Rain-Judy, Diane and Mo Indian Fried Chick Peas

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Thank you, Rain! This looks delicious!

Peace,

Mo

 

renuka wrote:

> You three came to mind when I posted them. I remembered how you

> three enjoy curry flavors.

> Let me know what you think of the recipes.

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> Rain

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> , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

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>> oh Renuka! This and your apple brown rice curry are both something

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> I will have to try soon! Thank you.

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>> Judy

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>> Renuka Singh

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>> Monday, September 29, 2008 11:42 PM

>> Indian Fried Chick Peas

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>> Indian Fried Chick Peas

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>> 1 1/2 cups dried chick peas

>> 1 medium onion, diced

>> 3 tablespoons peanut oil

>> 1 tablespoon lemon juice

>> 2 teaspoons dried parsley

>> 2 teaspoons dried mint

>> 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

>> 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

>> 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

>> 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

>> 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin seed

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>> Soak the chick peas overnight then boil, and simmer for 2 to 3

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> hours.

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>> Mix the onions and spices together in a small bowl.

>> Using a non-stick pan, then fry in the oil until the onions are

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> brown (5 to 10 minutes).

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>> Thoroughly mix the fried onion, cooked chick peas, lemon juice,

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> parsley, and mint in a medium size bowl.

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>> On medium-high heat, fry everything until the chick peas start to

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> soften (about 10 minutes).

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>> Cover, and set the heat on very low for 15 to 20 minutes.

>> Serve hot or cold. Great for picnics!

>> Variations. Add one more diced onion. Use olive, sesame, or

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> safflower oil instead of peanut.

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