Servings � 12

Ingredients:

Chick-peas �4 cup

Olive oil- 2 tbs

Onion �2 medium

Tomato � 3 medium

Tomato paste � 1 cup

Water- 1 cup

Coriander (ground) � 1 tsp

Cumin seed � 1 tsp

Cayenne pepper- I tsp

Turmeric powder �1/4 tsp

Cilantro-1/2 cup

11/2 tsp salt

Method:

• Soak chick-peas overnight in water to cover. Drain and add water to cover to a depth of 11/2  inches .

• Add salt and simmer for 2 hours or longer until chick-peas are tender .

• Meanwhile chop the tomatoes and slice 2 medium onions

• Heat oil in a saucepan ,add onions and cook until wilted

• Add tomatoes and tomatoes paste , water and spices

• Cook chick-peas and simmer 30 min longer

• Serve hot over rice , garnished with onion cut into rings and cilantro .

Nutritive value:

Calories : 149.67cal

Protein: 5.50 grams

Carbohydrates: 25.46 g

Total fat : 3.61g

Fiber : 3.36 g

Cholesterol : o g