Savory chickpeas

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Dried chickpeas
1 teaspoon Ground tumeric
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
½ teaspoon Red pepper powder
Salt
Lime juice

Directions

Sort and wash the chickpeas. Place the chickpeas in a bowl with enough water to cover. Soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain. Place the chickpeas in a large, heavy saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil. Add the tumeric. Cover and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the chickpeas are tender to the bite. Drain the chickpeas while hot. In a bowl combine the chickpeas, cumin, red pepper powder and lime juice to taste. Add salt if desired. Can be made 1 day in advance. Refrigerate. Serve at room temperature. 203 calories and 3 grams fat.

Recipe By : Indian Light Cooking From: Meg Antczak Date: 07-30-95 (20:25) (159) Fido: Cooking

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