The beautiful round Chick peas
I did not know a thing about chick peas till I recently saw them make by a nice family on Youtube. I am a fan now!
What about chick peas?
The chickpeas is a yellowish round legume that is grown on the Mediterranean Sea. They have an irregular shape and nutty taste. Chickpeas feel at home in North African and Indian cuisine.
You can buy chickpeas dried or pre-cooked in glass.
One makes a typical mash of chickpeas, called hummus (chickpea pâté), which you can use as a bread spread.
Another well-known dish prepared with chickpeas is falafel. These are meatballs made from chickpeas, coriander and garlic that are fried in olive oil. Chickpeas fit well with couscous and in salads.
Before you prepare the chickpeas, you should leave them for a few hours weeks. That way the peas turn off.
Pre-cooked chickpeas that you buy in cans or jars, you don't have to soak anymore. The cooking time for chickpeas is located between one hour and an hour and a half. Ground chickpeas, also called besan, are very suitable as a binder.
The legume is rich in fiber and proteins and is suitable as a meat substitute, which often occurs in the vegetarian kitchen. Chickpeas also contain folic acid.
Yum! Chickpeas are the best; so filling!
Yes they are delicious AND healthy :) Thanks for your reply!