Artichokes and chickpeas roasted with garlic and lightly coated with lemon and sesame. Not much going on here, but the salad does offer a full burst of flavor and nutrition.
I think “Hummus en Fuego” would be translated as “Hummus on Fire”.. Please correct me if I am wrong! Hummus is the well known “Levantine Arab dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is a popular food throughout the Middle East.”(Wiki)
Are we ready to go back to healthy eating after all those cakes, cookies & holiday dinners? I am. I have indulged, baked a lot & my clothes are not too happy with how they fit:-) So how about a bowl full of soup? no not bland… the soup which spells flavor & sensations! Bursting with sense awakening taste with every spoonful…I am talking about Harira… The Traditional Moroccan Soup usually served during the month of Ramadan to break the fast. It is also served during any special celebrations like weddings. Usually lamb or beef is added to the soup, but it can be done without meat too.
Well it does not have to be eaten for an ocassion… it can be savored anytime, for it does taste really really good. It is a dish by itself, as it contains all the wholesome goodness of lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, rice or pasta & above all tantalizing spices & herbs… the taste & aroma which is hard to forget & make you crave for more.
Have you ever wondered how a certain dish can bear similarities, not just in various regions of one country but all over the world? One time I was going to make some instant Dhoklas-(a steamed fluffy bread made of chick pea flour/besan), and I realized I had no citric acid/fruit salt, without which the instant Dhokla was not going to happen. But I did mix in some onions, hot peppers, tomatoes, spice and herbs and made a crepe out of the chick pea batter. This version is also called a “Vegetarian Omlette” or “Chila” in some parts of India.
Chickpea Salad with Roasted Tomatoes
Some days I am in no mood to cook for lunch, neither eat a heavy one. Especially when the children are in school and the dear hubby at work and I am racing to get as much done as possible without any distraction present:-). Does that happen to any of you? These are the days when I fix myself this protein filled colorful salad and a glass of smoothie. And it it healthy too. I love roasted tomatoes. I love it just like that and I love it on anything. Nice and refreshing with no after taste of the regular spicy Indian food.
Chickpeas in Light Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
Preparation:
In the V8 add the turmeric, salt, and the roasted cumin and stir it to mix.
Dry roast the cardamom, clove and cinnamon in the utensil you are going to prepare this.
You will smell the aroma of these spices once they start roasting.
Add the ghee and add the cumin seeds.
Add the chopped peppers if you want it spicy. Once the cumin seeds start turning dark add the garlic and the ginger.Fry for a couple of minutes.
Add the V8/Tomato Puree mix and let it boil for 5 minutes.
Add the Chickpeas and the Cilantro leaves.
Boil for 7 – 10 minutes and mash up a few chickpeas with the back of the spoon. This should be like a soup, not dry. So if the water dries up add more water when you are boiling.
This can be accompanied with hot white rice, or Roti or can be had by itself like a soup!!
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