In a heavy bottomed casserole, sweat your shallots and garlic in olive oil. Add in the grated ginger and stir over a medium flame for 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook for about 5 minutes then add in 3 cups chicken broth, bring to boil then reduce to simmer and cook 20-25 minutes.
Add in the chickpeas. Stir and warm up together for 10 minutes over a medium flame. Salt and pepper, serve.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Cooking class I took in Arles, France