Spiced Chickpeas with Fresh Herbs
Tajeen el Hummos
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cups dried chickpeas soaked overnight
6 cups water
salt
1 tsp baking soda (optional)
1 onion, slivered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 stick cinnamon
1/8 tsp Aleppo pepper
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp sweet paprika
1/8 tsp asfor, or pinch saffron
1/2 cup minced cilantro
salt
black pepper