Homestyle Guatemalan Slow-Cooked Chickpeas Pilaf

Assemble the ingredients: chickpeas, carrot, yogurt, garlic, potato, bay leaf, onion.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the chickpeas and cook until slow-cooked.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Guatemalan flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Guatemalan accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.