Fresh Garbanzo Beans (chick peas)

[Eden]

I just picked up a bunch of fresh garbazno beans at The Market this afternoon.

Having only ever cooked with dried or canned garbanzos I don't know what-all I can do with them (besides munching on them straight from the pod like they were popcorn )

I was thinking of just dressing them with lemon, oil and salt, but would love to hear other suggestions.

Thanks.

[shelora]

I think olive oil,lemon treatment would be fabulous. The first and only time I had fresh garbanzos was from a street vendor in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico.

They were simply steamed with a healthy dose of salt. Delicious street food.

[rjwong]

What perfect timing!

This week's LA Times Food Section Digest (13 July 2005) has a link to an article on fresh garbanzo beans.

Hello, garbanzo, is that you? / by Barbara Hansen

Fresh and green, they're chickpeas, all right. And what a delight to finally meet them! Fresh garbanzo beans -- not edamame, not favas -- are a nice addition to a summery, light dish. And it doesn't need hours of soaking and boiling.

Includes five recipes: Garbanzo-mushroom masala; Pan-roasted fresh garbanzo beans; Steamed fresh garbanzo beans; Garbanzos rancheros; Tomato, fennel, fresh garbanzo and olive bread salad

[chef koo]

make some hummus.

[Ore]

I'd love to see a photo!

[anzu]

There is also a newspaper article here with some ideas and recipes.

[Eden]

I'd love to see a photo!

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then here you go:

thanks for the many suggestions everyone.

[Chris Amirault]

Chana masala.

[heidih]

Found these at the Numero Uno market and must give them a try. I did not cave today as my larder/dishes to be made is full. Soon and will report. $3/lb

[cyalexa]

I bought them once and was underwhelmed. Perhaps you will find a better application.

[Lisa Shock]

I blanch them briefly in water that I have added salt and freshly ground cumin to. I then chill with ice water, and add to pasta salad. The cumin adds a little flavor, and the shape & color are attractive in the salad.

 

I also add them to various Indian dishes.