For preparing chickpeas in thick gravy, take a bowl and mix in roasted grated coconut, cheese, coriander powder, chilly powder, salt and coconut milk. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add the chickpeas, cardamom and bay leaf. Saute for 5 minutes on low flame.
Pour in the coconut mixture and mix well.
Add the dry red chillies and coriander leaves. Allow the chickpeas to pressure cook until done.
Chickpeas in thick gravy is ready. Serve hot with bread, chapathi etc.