how to make dry chick bean/የሽንብራ ቆሎ

Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the soaked chickpeas to the pot along with bay leaves and thyme.

Cover with fresh water, ensuring chickpeas are submerged by at least 2 inches.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until tender.

Check occasionally, adding more water if necessary to keep chickpeas submerged.

Once cooked, season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or salad.

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