• 1 c Dried chick-peas, covered -w/hot water & soaked over-night, or at least 8-10 hrs
• 1 1/2 lb Ground beef
• 1 lg Onion, grated
• 1/4 ts Pepper
• 1 ts Salt, or to taste
• 1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
• 1 tb Dried mint, crushed
• 1 tb Bread crumbs, matzoh meal, or plain flour
• 4 c Water, boiling

2. To prepare meatballs: Moisten hands w/cold water and prepare meat & chick-peas balls 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Put the meatballs into boiling water, one at a time, & simmer over moderate heat for 45 mins. Remember that chick-peas are ground but not cooked. The meatballs may also be cooked in a light chicken broth. Serve meatballs & soup separately w/bread, rice, & pickles. Serve 8. Makes about 18 meatballs.
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