Recipe: Ceci (baked spiced chick peas)

CECI (BAKED SPICED CHICK PEAS)

1 (1 lb) pkg dried garbanzo beans
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground ginger (or more)
salt (to taste)

Soak, rinse, and cook garbanzo beans. Do not allow beans to get too soft. When tender but still firm, remove from heat and drain well. Pat dry.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Melt butter in medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Add vegetable oil and garlic and allow to sit for 5 minutes, keeping warm. Pour butter into large baking tray with sides. Spread dried chick peas on tray.

Bake 15 minutes, turning frequently, or until chick peas are golden.

While chick peas are baking, combine spices and herbs. When chick peas are done, remove from oven and sprinkle with herbs and spices and toss to coat. Serve warm.

VARIATIONS:
Try othe combinations of herbs and spices. For example, a combination of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne

Servings: 6
Adapted from source: The Bean Cookbook by Judith Choate