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

Method

  • 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.