Rain - Judy, Diane and Mo Indian Fried Chick Peas

[Guest guest]

This looks wonderful Rain! Thanks for posting and you're so right -

I'm already drooling lol.

Peace,

Diane

 

, " renuka " <rsingh7567 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.

>

> Rain

>

>

> , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote:

> >

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

> I will have to try soon! Thank you.

> >

> > Judy

> > -

> > Renuka Singh

> >

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

> > Indian Fried Chick Peas

> >

> >

> > Indian Fried Chick Peas

> >

> > 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

> >

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

> hours.

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

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

> brown (5 to 10 minutes).

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

> parsley, and mint in a medium size bowl.

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

> soften (about 10 minutes).

> > 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

> safflower oil instead of peanut.

> >

> >