Spiced Chickpeas
1.
Soak the chickpeas in water for 3 hours
2.
Add garlic cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon, star anise, dried red pepper, pepper and appropriate amount of water to the pot
3.
Add the chickpeas to a boil, turn to a low heat and cook for 30 minutes
4.
Add salt and sugar, cook for 5 minutes, turn off the heat and soak for more than 2 hours.