*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     CURRIED CHICKPEAS (KABLI CHANA)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian                           Main Dish
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       t            Mustard seeds
                        -- (black or yellow)
   2       tb           Olive oil
   1       pn           Crushed red chili flakes
     1/2   c            Minced shallots
   4       c            Cooked chickpeas
     1/2   ts           Turmeric
     1/2   ts           Cumin powder
     1/4   ts           Ginger powder
   1       pn           Sea salt
     1/4   c            Chopped fresh cilantro

  Serve this hearty garbanzo bean dish with a salad and
  Indian flatbread.
  
  DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan, fry
  mustard seeds in oil until they begin to pop.
  
  Add chili and shallots and saute until shallots are
  soft.
  
  Add chickpeas, turmeric, cumin, ginger, salt and
  enough water to prevent sticking.  Simmer for 15
  minutes, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
  
  Per serving: 543 cal, 27 g prot, 89 mg sod, 84 g carb,
  13 g fat, 0 mg chol, 94 mg calcium
  
  HINT: Serve over hot basmati rice.
  
  Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Autumn 1993 Typed for you
  by Karen Mintzias
 


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