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                           CHICKPEA CASSEROLE

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       c            Dried chickpeas
                       Salt to taste
  2       T            Vegetable oil
  2       md           Onions, sliced
  2       lg           Tomatoes, chopped
  1       c            Tomato paste
  1       c            Water
  1       t            Ground coriander
  1       t            Cumin seed
  1       t            Cayenne
    1/4   t            Turmeric
                       Hot cooked rice
                       Onion rings for garnish
                       Chopped coriander for
                       -garnish

 From "The New York Times Cook Book," edited by Craig Claiborne.

 Soak the chickpeas overnight in water to cover. (Or use the quick-soaking
 method.) Drain and add water to cover to a depth of 1*". Add salt and
 simmer two hours or longer, until the chickpeas are tender.

 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions and cook until
 wilted. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and spices. Add the chickpeas
 and simmer 30 minutes longer. Serve hot over rice, garnished with onion
 rings and coriander.

 Makes 12 or more servings.

 Nutritional analysis per serving: 298 calories, 6.68 grams fat, 0
 milligrams cholesterol, 33.9 milligrams sodium; 20 percent of calories from
 fat.



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