1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste 1/2 medium fresh jalapeño chile pepper, finely chopped* 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 3/4 cup water, or as needed 1/4 cup half and half 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro 4 cups hot cooked basmati rice…