KURDISH CHICKPEA SALAD

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A spicy Persian salad that is served warm with a sprinkling of herbs. You can use chickpeas, or a variety of other beans in this dish.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted cumin seed
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 large tomatoes, diced
2 cups canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained (may substitute black beans, kidney beans, or white beans)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in pan and add cumin seed, cook just till fragrant.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender.
  • Add the ginger, salt, pepper, cayenne, lime juice, tomato, and chickpeas, and simmer for 5 minutes or until hot.
  • Serve salad hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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