Curried Okra with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Name: Curried Okra with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb small fresh okra, left untrimmed, or 2 (10-oz) packages frozen whole okra (not thawed); 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 (14- to 15-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, tomatoes chopped, reserving juice; 1 (19-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (2 cups); 2/3 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Accompaniment: cinnamon-spiced rice or basmati rice