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                    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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