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Spicy Fried Garbanzos




Source of Recipe


The Oregonian


List of Ingredients




2 C dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas), soaked overnight in water
1 1/2 tsp salt, plus extra for cooking beans
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tblsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground coriander
peanut oil

Recipe



Drain the garbanzos and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about an hour until tender. Add a little salt during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Drain. You will have 5 C cooked beans.
Combine the 1 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne and coriander in a bowl, or shaker. Pour peanut oil in a skillet to 3 inches deep. heat to 375 degrees and fry the garbanzos in batches until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Toss with spices. Serve hot. If you wish To preserve them for up to a week, fry as above, then bake at 300 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes until crunchy. Toss with spices