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Bahraini Nakhi

Boiled chickpeas with salt and cumin, a Ramadan street snack.

Prep6 min
Cook1 h 30 min
Total9 h 36 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving228 kcal
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BahrainMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Chickpeas, soaked overnight400 g
  • Water1.5 L
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Cumin1 tsp

Method

  1. BoilBoil the chickpeas 1 1/2 hours.
  2. SeasonDrain and season with salt and cumin.
  3. ServeServe hot in cups.

Nutrition per serving

Calories228 kcal
Protein14.7 g
Carbohydrates40.2 g
Fat1.0 g
Fibre10.1 g
Sugar2.0 g
Sodium407 mg
Saturated fat0.1 g
Serving sizeabout 230 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Bahraini Nakhi take to make?

About 9 h 36 min in total: 6 min of preparation and 1 h 30 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.

How many calories are in Bahraini Nakhi?

About 228 kcal per serving, with 15 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 230 g each.

Which allergens does Bahraini Nakhi contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Bahraini Nakhi from?

Bahraini Nakhi is a main course from Bahrain. Boiled chickpeas with salt and cumin, a Ramadan street snack.

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