Drain the water, rinse the chickpeas, put them in a saucepan and pour fresh water 2-3 fingers above the chickpeas. I cooked in a slow cooker for 40 minutes, added baking soda or baking powder and cooked for another 30 minutes.
If you cook on gas, remove the foam and the surfaced husks. If in a slow cooker, remove the husk at the end.
Secret:
How do I know if you are ready or not?
Take a couple of things, throw them on the table or plate with force, or… into the ceiling. If the chickpeas have changed shape on the plate or… stuck to the ceiling – everything is ready. (there is some truth in every joke)
Drain a little water, and leave the remaining water aside altogether to get some chickpeas and not interfere either. Let the chickpeas cool down a little.