I'm baffled by how to cook dried chickpeas without them being gritty

I soaked them overnight and boiled for hours, but they're still hard in the middle. Is there a trick I don't know about?

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evan2957mo ago

Ugh, I've soaked chickpeas for ages and boiled them forever, still gritty in the middle.

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verap527mo ago

Actually, that gritty texture can be a plus for certain recipes like chana masala. It means they won't fall apart during a long simmer. Some cooks even skip soaking to keep that firm bite. What are you using them for?

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kim.ben7mo ago

Oh man, I've been there. Try adding a pinch of baking soda to the water when you boil them, it helps break them down.

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