posted by Liz Thomas 10-14-102 10:17 PM
Chickpea and Onion Stew
(From the Russian Cookbook "Please to the Table").
1 cup dried chick-peas – soak overnight in bottled distilled water
3 cups vegetable stock
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large onions – cut into wedges
2 large tomatoes – peeled and chopped
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp crushed coriander seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt
Drain and rinse the chick-peas. Place in a large pan and cover with the stock. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer gently for about 1 hour or until almost soft. Drain off the stock – leave about 2/3 cup of stock with the chick-peas.
Heat the oil in a large pan until sizzling. Add the onions and cook until beginning to turn brown. Add them to the chick-peas. Add the tomatoes and all the spice ingredients and simmer, covered till the chick-peas are soft but not dissolving – about 30 minutes. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Serve hot with crusty bread.