Ingredients

How to make it

  • Soak chickpeas, harricot and broad beans separately in plenty of water, let stand overnight
  • at same time boil the wheat in 2 cups water, bring to the boil and remove from heat
  • let stand in hot water to soak over night
  • drain and cook the beans separately till soft
  • when chickpeas are cool enough to handle remove shells
  • rinse rice and add to the pan of wheat with 6 cups of reserved cooking liquid bring to the boil
  • let simmer for at least 2 hrs till the wheat is tender if at any time the mix is getting thick or dry add more of the reserved cooking liquids
  • meanwhile soak the dried fruits in hot water for 30 min
  • drain and finely chop figs and apricots
  • add fruit and orange zest to pan of wheat
  • let simmer for 5 min
  • add chickpeas and beans
  • let simmer for 5 min
  • then add the sugar, vanilla and milk
  • stir till sugar disolves
  • cook for a further 15 min
  • add more water if required, consistency of thin porridge
  • remove from heat and stir in the rosewater
  • pour into serving dish or individual bowls
  • after a few hours the consistency will thicken
  • if left over night it will be perfect
  • serve chilled

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  • ttaaccoo 15 years ago
    Thanks capedread (what a name!! I wanted to move there--in the state of Washington-- when my husband was retired. Cape Dread, between usa and British Colombia.)

    This sounds like a delightful dish! and highly nutritious to boot!! thank you.
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  • capedread 15 years ago
    thanks guy's am thinking of maybe getting this baby together for Christmas, will definately have camera for some pics
    feel free anyone out there who take pics we will get them on the site somehow
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    " It was excellent "
    elgab89 ate it and said...
    All the work put in this is soooo worth it! Beautiful recipe!
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    " It was excellent "
    jett2whit ate it and said...
    5 to you for the unique-ness of this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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    " It was excellent "
    jenniferbyrdez ate it and said...
    I'm giving ya a 5 for interesting reading and something different.
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