Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat a medium pot over high heat for 2 minutes. Pour in the olive oil, wait a minute, and then add the onion, garlic, chile, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for a minute or two until the onion is wilted and then add the chickpeas, paprika, cayenne, and cinnamon stick. Stir for a few minutes, coating the chickpeas with the oil and spices.
Step 2
Cover with water by 3 inches, and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat down to low, and place a paper towel on top of the chickpeas to keep them under the surface.
Step 3
Simmer for 30 minutes, and then add 2 1/2 teaspoons salt. Continue cooking on a low simmer about 1 hour, until the chickpeas are tender. As they cook, add water as necessary. When they are done, taste for seasoning and cool the chickpeas in their juices.
