Renuka - Indian Fried Chick Peas - Recipe Review

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Sounds delicious, Judy. It is expensive to buy fresh tomatoes here in this

section of the country. Canned are reasonable, so I use lots of canned ones

where I would use fresh if the price came down.

 

M

 

On 12/26/08, wwjd <jtwigg wrote:

>

> Renuka,

> I finally got around to making these. I made them yesterday to go with

> our Christmas dinner. I used 2 - 16 oz cans of chick peas/garbanzo's(to

> speed up the process) and added salt to taste. That is the only thing I

> did different. They were really delicious. I served them with my " Chick*n

> (Fri-chik) and Rice Casserole, steamed fresh spinach with garlic powder,

> salt and olive oil, roasted red and sweet potatoes, Cornbread, sliced

> tomatoes sprinkled with oregano, and cherry cheese cake. I really

> loved the chickpeas and rice casserole that I mixed together on my plate.

> Thanks Renuka for this recipe.

> Merry Christmas,

> Judy

>

>

> -

> Renuka Singh

>

> Monday, September 29, 2008 10:42 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

>

> 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.

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