Photo: Cardamom-Stewed Chickpea and Tomato Ragout Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 cardamom pods, toasted and ground
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Directions
Heat a heavy-bottom saucepan over a medium flame. Add oil and onion, cook until translucent. Add cardamom, coriander, cumin, and turmeric, stir for 1 minute. Add jalapenos, tomatoes, and chickpeas; simmer for 20 minutes, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add lime juice and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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By mzajic_2402948
Valley Glen, CA
on November 07, 2006
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It's a hearty enough dish on its own or as a side dish to add a little "spice" to a larger meal. It was just a little too oily for my taste...next time I'll cut down the oil by a third.
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