Ingredients

1 garbanzo beans 15 oz can

1 tablespoon tomato paste (or 2 big tomatoes diced)

1 small onion chopped

1 clove garlic chopped

1 bunch cilantro (2 tbsp needed)

1 tablespoon cooking oil

Sauce pot with cover (3 qt or larger)

Preparation

  1. Wash and strain 1 can garbanzo beans; set aside

  2. Grind or chop 1 small onion and 1 garlic clove; set aside

  3. Add 1 tbsp oil to pot and 1/2 tsp seed blend; heat oil at medium heat until there is small movement in spices (usually 2 min.)

  4. Immediately add onion and garlic (if used) to pot, and 1 tbsp tomato paste; stir until golden brown (usually 3 min.)

  5. Add 1.5 tsp of bean blend, garbanzo beans to pot and 2 cups water

  6. Set to medium low heat, cover pot and cook for 20 mins; stir occasionally and mash some garbanzo beans

  7. Optional: garnish with 2 tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro

Recommended accompaniments to make full meal:

  • Rice, naan, bread or heated whole wheat tortilla
  • Salad
  • Any sabji
  • Yogurt

Variation:

  • Canned garbanzo beans could be substituted by soaking garbanzo beans overnight