SPICED CHICKPEAS (CHOLE)

Spiced Chickpeas (Chole) image

Provided by Kathleen Woods Rubino

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground dried red chilies
2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
2 large onions, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
⅔ cup water
salt to taste
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2 large tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin and ground red chilies, and cook for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant. Add the serrano chiles, onions, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and water; season to taste with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with ginger, tomatoes, and cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g