1 1/2 cup chickpeas, canned
1/2 cup peas, cooked
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground cardamom
1/8 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp ground ginger
3 tbsp sunflower or canola oil
2 cup sweet potatoes, mashed, baked
1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Directions
Saute the chickpeas, peas, onions, cumin, cardamom, coriander, curry
powder, and ginger in the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
for 5 minutes. Blend the mixure in a food processor or blender till
soft, or mash with a large fork in amedium-size mixing bowl.
Combine the sweet potatoes, hazelnuts, cinamon, and nutmeg in another
bowl, mashing with a fork until soft. Place the chickpea mixture in a
greased 4-cup loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Spread the sweet
potato mixture over it. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40
minutes, then let cool on counter for one hour. Invert and serve in
slices.
From DEEANNE's recipe files
Servings: 4 servings
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