Slow cooked Chickpea Masala (Chana Masala)

Ingredients

• 2.5
  
  cups dried chickpeas, cleaned and washed
  
• 1
  
  onion, finely chopped
  
• 1
  
  tomato, finely chopped
  
• 6
  
  cloves garlic, finely minced
  
• 1
  
  jalapeno, deseeded and finely minced
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon coriander powder
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon garam masala
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon chaat masala
  
• 1.5
  
  teaspoons salt or to taste
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons tomato paste
  
• 1
  
  cinnamon stick
  
• 5
  
  cups water
  
• 1/2
  
  teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker.
2. Turn setting to high for 13 hours.
3. Serve with rice or Indian bread. (Don’t forget to remove Cinnamon stick before serving).