Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1         tablespoon  unsalted butter -- or oil
  1           teaspoon  cumin seed -- whole
     1/4      teaspoon  ground coriander
     1/4      teaspoon  ground cardamom
  2          teaspoons  ginger -- freshly grated
  1               dash  cayenne pepper -- optional
  1              stick  cinnamon -- 3-inch
     1/4           cup  diced red bell pepper -- or substitute
  1 1/2           cups  chickpeas -- picked over and
                        -- rins
  4               cups  water
     1/2      teaspoon  salt -- or to taste

Preparation:

0. Break the cinnamon stick into 2 pieces. 1. Heat the butter in the pressure cooker. Add the whole cumin seeds and sizzle for 5 seconds. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the salt. 2. Lock the lid in place and bring to high pressure over high heat. Adjust heat to maintain high pressure, and cook for 35-40 minutes (depending upon desired consistency). Reduce pressure with a quick-release method. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape. 3. If the chickpeas are not sufficiently cooked, replace the lid and simmer over low heat for a few minutes. When done, drain off and reserve the liquid for another use. (The liquid is excellent for stock or use to prepare a variation of the recipe.) Add salt to taste. Discard the cinnamon pieces and adjust the seasonings. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information:

311 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (21% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 8mg Cholesterol; 294mg Sodium