Spicy Chick Pea

Ingredients
Cubed Baigans - 2 large
Chickpeas - 1 cup (soaked one over night)
Olive oil - 4 tbsp
Garlic cloves - 3
Onions chopped - 2 large
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Tomatoes - 2 chopped
Salt and pepper
Cooked rice to serve

For garnishing
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Onion - 1 sliced
Garlic clove - 1

Method
Soak the chick peas overnight in water till tender. Drain and keep aside. Cut the brinjal into medium pieces, sprinkle salt and keep aside. Heat the oil and add the garlic and onions and saute till translucent and soft. Add the spices and cook stirring for a few sexonds. Add the baigan pieces and stir gently. Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes and then add the tomatoes and the cooked chick peas and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes.

To prepare the garnish
Heat the oil and fry the onions and garlic till golden brown and crispy.

To serve
On a bowl of cooked rice place the chick pea and baigan stew and garnish with the onions.