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chickpeas
The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae, cultivated for its edible seeds. Its different types are variously known as gram Bengal gram, garbanzo, garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes, the oldest archaeological evidence of which was found in Syria.
Chickpeas are high in protein. The chickpea is a key ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, used in hummus, and, when soaked and coarsely ground with herbs and spices then made into patties and fried, falafel. As an important part of Indian cuisine, it is used in salads, soups and stews, and curries. In 2022, India accounted for 75% of global chickpea production.
Smoky, earthy and spicy koftas are topped with sweet charred onions and sour pickled chillies. I used beef mince to make these koftas, but you could use lamb mince. Black chickpeas may be difficult to find but you could substitute red kidney beans or black beans. Serve with flatbreads, salad and...
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