chopped into small pieces 1 small hot pepper, finely chopped half cup finely chopped coriander leaves 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper I teaspoon ground mustard seeds quarter cup lemon juice Place chickpeas and water in a saucepan and bring to boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for I hour. In the meantime, heat oil in a frying panthen stir-fry onions, garlic, and hot pepper until they begin to brown. Add frying pan contents with the remaining ingredients to the chickpeas. Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until chickpeas are well-cooked. Here's a basic, yet delicious, chickpeabased soup.