Delicious Chickpea Curry

Place water bouillon cubes and raisins in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer until bouillon cubes dissolve.

Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion garlic and ginger; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes. Add cinnamon sticks cloves cayenne turmeric coriander and cumin; cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant stirring constantly.

Stir garbanzo beans yams and pear into onions; pour in hot vegetable stock and raisins. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the vegetables have softened and the sauce has thickened about 1 hour.

Season to taste with salt and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.