Chickpea Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. chickpeas
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions
3 medium raw tomatoes
1 c. tomato paste
1 c. water
1 tsp. coriander (ground)
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. turmeric (ground)
1/2 medium red onion
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Soak the chickpeas overnight in water to cover.
Drain and add water to cover to a depth of 1 1/2 inches.
Add salt and simmer 2 hours or longer, until the chickpeas are tender.
Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes and slice the onions.
Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook until wilted.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and spices.
Add the chickpeas and simmer 30 minutes longer.
Serve hot over rice, garnished with the red onion cut into rings and chopped cilantro.
Makes 12 servings (1 cup each). Preparation time:
2 hours and 30 minutes.