Tagine of Chickpeas

Ingredients

• .5 C olive oil
• 4 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 4 tsp red chili paste or 1 tsp cayenne
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 4 tsp ground cumin
• 4 tsp cinnamon
• 4 tsp powdered sugar
• 4 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
• 8 15 oz can chickpeas
• .75 C chopped flat leaf parsley
• .5 C chopped cilantro

Procedure

1. Place oil and onion in a pan and cook until softened
2. Add garlic, chili paste, and the spices and cook gently until fragrant (about 2 minutes)
3. Add the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste
4. cover and simmer for 20 minutes
5. Drain the chickpeas and rub them between your hands to loosen the skins
6. Run more water over them and stir to let the skins rise then skim them off. Repeat
7. Drain the chickpeas and add to the tomato mixture, add more water if necessary
8. Stir through the parsley and cilantro and season to taste