How To Cook Chickpeas on Stove

A step-by-step guide, how to cook chickpeas on stove top from scratch. Soak, cook and store chickpeas for your next dinner. Yes, you don't need a pressure cooker to cook soft, fluffy and tender chickpeas. The super-easy method for beginners and bachelors to try at home kitchen.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: International

Keyword: how to cook chickpeas on stove, how to cook dried chickpeas

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: Persons

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Hinz

Ingredients

1 kg Chickpeas 1000 gms
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Soda bicarbonate
Water for soaking and boiling

Instructions

Soaking

Unfold the packet of dried chickpeas in a bowl. (I took 1KG bag)
Wash and fill the bowl with water.
Soak overnight (8 hours).
After soaking, gently wash and drain the water.

Cooking/Boiling

Fill a deep pan with 1.5-liter water.
Heat up the water.
Add the chickpeas to the water.
Also add salt and soda bicarbonate.
Cover the pan for 1 hr on medium heat.
10 ) Make sure to check the level of water during cooking.
After 01 hour, chickpeas will be ready to eat.

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Notes

How to Store: After cooking, cool down the chickpeas as it comes to room temperature. Now distribute in portions and make a pack in a container or ziplock bag.

Refrigerate! and when you need to take it out. Just microwave to defrost.
How long to Store: You can store for 01 to 02 months in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 168kcal