Step 1

Place the chickpeas in a pot with a bit of water (just enough to cover) and bring to a boil. Rinse and place again in a clean pot.

Step 2

Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon salt and olive oil. Add enough water so that it covers the beans by about ¾ of an inch.

Step 3

Simmer for about 2-3 hours until soft and mushy.

Step 4

Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and plenty of lemon juice and freshly ground pepper.