Spicy Chickpeas

Photo: flickr user thedabble

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon ground coriander

teaspoon ground cumin

teaspoon cayenne pepper

teaspoon turmeric

ounce garbanzo beans, canned, rinsed and drained

teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely ground

teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the coriander, cumin, cayenne and turmeric and cook, stirring, about 1 miniute. Add the chickpeas peppercorns and salt and cook over moderate heat until warmed through. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juick and cilantro.

Transfer to a bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.