Fried Chick Peas
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) dried ⓘ
- 1 medium onions diced ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons parsley leaves dried ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons mint leaves dried ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds ⓘ
Instructions
- 1) Soak the chick peas overnight in lots of water.
- Then bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
- 2) Mix the onions and spices together in a small bowl.
- Using a non-stick pan, fry onions in the oil until brown (about 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.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
737
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).