Fried Chick Peas Recipe

Name: Fried Chick Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
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

Servings: persons

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

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1) Soak the chick peas overnight in lots of water.
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Then bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
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2) Mix the onions and spices together in a small bowl.
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Using a non-stick pan, fry onions in the oil until brown (about 5 to 10 minutes).
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3) Thoroughly mix the fried onion, cooked chick peas, lemon juice, parsley, and mint in a medium size bowl.
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4) On medium-high heat, fry everything until the chick peas start to soften (about 10 minutes).
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Cover, and set the heat on very low for 15 to 20 minutes.
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5) Serve hot or cold.
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Great for picnics!
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** Variations **
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Add one more diced onion.
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Use olive, sesame, or safflower oil instead of peanut.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) dried, 1 medium onions diced, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Fried Chick Peas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Chick Peas

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