PAKISTANI SPICY CHICKPEAS

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Chickpeas appetizer eaten often during Ramadan at Iftar.

Provided by Komal

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 onion, chopped

Steps:

In a large pot over low heat, warm oil and cumin; heat until cumin turns a darker shade of brown.
Add salt, chili powder and lemon and pepper seasoning; mix well. Stir in tomatoes; once the juice begins to thicken add in chickpeas and mix well.
Add in lemon juice and mix well; add onions and stir until they become soft.
Remove from heat and place into a serving bowl; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 621.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g