"Everyone reads these reviews last minute as a last ditch effort to save their recipe before presentation. Reviews, at times, can hold crucial information that pertains to cooking procedure, but save yourself the time and read this one. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are found at even the most rinky dink restaurant. Canned they are of course already hydrated which does not require one to soak them in water. They are, at this state ready to use. From that point on one need only follow this recipe, I have made it many times and it is excellent. Dry the beans the best you can, the rest should guide you. Make sure you let them sit in the frig for a good while, it helps them stay together."