====== Spicy Chick Peas ======

  *1 cup onions - chopped
  *3 garlic cloves - coarsely chopped
  *1-2 small chiles - coarsely chopped
  *1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  *2 tsp tamarind concetrate
  *1/2 cup hot water
  *1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  *1 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger root
  *1/2 tsp salt
  *2 (14 oz) cans chick peas
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  - Saute the onions, garlic, and chiles in the oil untile the onions turn golden, approx 10 min.
  - Dissolve the tamarind concentrate in the hot water. Puree the onion mixture, tamarind liquid, and all theremaining ingredients except the chick peas in a blender until quite smooth.
  - Pour puree into nonreactive saucepan. Add the chick peas and simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 min. until the sauce becomes dark and thick.
  - Serve hot or at room temperature.

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  Serves:6 `   ` Total cook time:40 min.
  Source: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant
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