
Rice with chickpeas
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Step 1

1. Do this step in advance. Rinse the rice thoroughly. Then place it in a pot with water and cover with a lid. Let the rice soak for 1–3 hours.
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Step 2

2. After that, prepare the vegetables. Dice the carrots into small cubes. Cut the eggplant into small pieces. Place everything on a baking sheet. Pour 2 tsp of oil on top and sprinkle with 0.5 tsp of salt.
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Step 3

3. Bake the vegetables for 10 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees. Then mix them and bake again for another 18 minutes until tender.
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Step 4

4. Meanwhile, drain the water from the rice. Place it in a pot with 2 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then cook for 6-7 minutes.
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Step 5

5. Next, drain the water from the rice again. Then add the vegetables, all the spices, salt, and chickpeas. Thoroughly mix the mixture for 2 minutes.
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Step 6

6. Then heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the rice in portions, forming a pyramid shape. Make a hole in the center.
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Step 7

7. Cover the pot with a towel. Close the lid tightly. Cook the rice over the lowest heat for 30 minutes.
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Step 8

8. Serve the rice with chickpeas, garnished with chopped fresh herbs.