Spicy Masala Chickpeas

Spicy Masala Chickpeas
3 cups dry chickpeas
1 large sweet onion in slices
1 med red pepper
1 med green pepper
4 fresh tomatoes puree
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp dry cilantro
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon gram Marsala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Directions
Pick through the chickpeas, rinse and then soak chickpeas over night. The next day, rinse beans again and cook according to the directions on the back of package. When the beans are cool, drain the liquid in a bowl and place aside.

In a frying pan, add olive oil, onions, and peppers, fry the vegetable until golden brown, al-dente, add garlic and ginger and saute for a minute more. Add the saute vegetables, spices, tomato puree. to the beans and add about a cup of the bean liquid. Simmer until the sauce becomes a little thick.

Serve over your choice of rice