Chickpea Casserole

Name: Chickpea Casserole
Ingredients: 4 c. chickpeas; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 medium onions; 3 medium raw tomatoes; 1 c. tomato paste; 1 c. water; 1 tsp. coriander (ground); 1 tsp. cumin seed; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. turmeric (ground); 1/2 medium red onion; 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

4 c. chickpeas
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions
3 medium raw tomatoes
1 c. tomato paste
1 c. water
1 tsp. coriander (ground)
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. turmeric (ground)
1/2 medium red onion
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped

Directions

1

Soak the chickpeas overnight in water to cover.
2

Drain and add water to cover to a depth of 1 1/2 inches.
3

Add salt and simmer 2 hours or longer, until the chickpeas are tender.
4

Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes and slice the onions.
5

Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook until wilted.
6

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and spices.
7

Add the chickpeas and simmer 30 minutes longer.
8

Serve hot over rice, garnished with the red onion cut into rings and chopped cilantro.
9

Makes 12 servings (1 cup each). Preparation time:
10

2 hours and 30 minutes.