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Lablabi is a popular Iraqi food.

Lablabi: The Simplest Chickpea Dish

Learn how to make authentic Lablabi, a traditional Iraqi and Persian chickpea soup. A simple, healthy, and protein-rich recipe perfect for winter meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 14 days
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Snack, Soup
Cuisine: Iraqi, Middle Eastern, Persian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chickpeas: 1 cup soaked 12-24 hours
  • Onion: 1 large
  • Salt pepper, turmeric, garlic powder: as needed
  • Oil: 2 tbsp for frying onion

Method
 

  1. Step 1
  2. Chop the onion and fry it with a little oil and spices in a deep pot until soft. (Do not add salt yet.)
  3. Step 2
  4. Add chickpeas and pour in 2 cups of hot water. Cook for about 2 hours until the chickpeas soften. Add salt at the end.
  5. Tip:
  6. Serve with thyme powder, lemon juice, or bread for a richer flavor.