Instructions: 1 Cup chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, then drained 8 cups water 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 medium size onions, chopped 8 cloves garlic, chopped into small pieces 1 small hot pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper I teaspoon ground mustard seeds 1/4 cup lemon juice Place chickpeas and water in a saucepan and bring to boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for I hour.

In the meantime, heat oil in a frying pan- then stir-fry onions, garlic, and hot pepper until they begin to brown. Add frying pan contents with the remaining ingredients to the chickpeas. Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until chickpeas are well-cooked. Heres a basic, yet delicious, chickpea- based soup.

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