"B.O.A., Franklin, requested the recipe for a chickpea and rice dish served at Beans & Barley, 1901 E. North Ave. She wrote: “This dish is killer. It has the best flavor combinations in the world. Please, please get this recipe for me.” Peggy Silvestrini co-owner, sent the recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups uncooked brown rice
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4 1/2 cups water
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2 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided)
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (divided)
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 teaspoon seeded and minced jalapeño pepper
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3/4 cup diced onion
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Dash of black pepper
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1 1/4 cups diced tomato (not drained)
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1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro