how to cook or make -Chole Bill and Jim (Chick Peas)

This recipe is named after Bill Chiles and Jim Muller both of whom liked
my concoctions well enough that I started cooking this a lot. This is a real
simple way of making chick peas. It barely takes 15 minutes and the result
is quite delicious. Ask Jim and Bill.
Quantity Ingredient
1 can Chick peas (also called gar-
banzo beans) (Progresso is a
good brand.)
1 large Onion chopped nely
2 medium sized Potatoes (optional)
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
2 or 3 pods Cardamom
1 teaspoon Coriander
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 tablespoon Garam Masala

Method
1. If you are using the potatoes, start boiling them in a saucepan. Let
them boil for at least 15 minutes. After they are done, turn o the
heat and let them stand in the water.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a wide skillet until it
is very hot. Add the mustard seeds and wait until they start popping.
Add bay leaves, cardamom and cloves.
3. Mix around for a while and then add onions. Waituntill the onion
starts to turn golden before adding the rest of the spices (except for
the Garam Masala).
4. Add chick-peas with all the liquid. Cut up the potatoes into bite sized
pieces and add to the skillet. Add Garam Masala.
5. Continue stirring the chick-peas under medium heat for 5-7 minutes
without covering.
6. Check the tenderness of the potatoes. If they are still too hard, add
another 1
4 cup of water and cook for another couple of minutes.
7. Salt to taste and serve.