Renuka - Indian Fried Chick Peas - Recipe Review

[Guest guest]

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

 

 

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Renuka Singh

Monday, September 29, 2008 10:42 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.