Fried Chick Peas

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 cups	355ml	Dried chick peas
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Onion - diced (medium)
3 tablespoons	45ml	Peanut oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Lemon juice
2 teaspoons	10ml	Dried parsley
2 teaspoons	10ml	Dried mint
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Turmeric
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground cumin seed
1		Soak the chick peas overnight

Recipe Instructions

boil, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.

2) 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).

3) Thoroughly mix the fried onion, cooked chick peas, lemon juice, parsley, and mint in a medium size bowl.

4) 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.

5) Serve hot or cold. Great for picnics!

** Variations ** Add one more diced onion. Use olive, sesame, or safflower oil instead of peanut.

Source:
Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca

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