Thai-like Green Curry

Ingredients

 * ¾ lbs dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas) or about 3 cans
 * 4 large green chilis (Anaheim)
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 tbsp chopped garlic
 * ½ cup fresh cilantro (coriander) (not too tightly packed)
 * rind of ¾ lemon (removed with vegetable peeler — no white pith)
 * 2 tsp ground coriander
 * 1 tsp ground cumin
 * 1 tsp ground turmeric
 * ¼ tsp ground cardamon
 * ¼ tsp ground anise seeds
 * 1 tbsp tamari (soy sauce)
 * 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (optional — not necessarily vegetarian)
 * 1 cup apple juice
 * 1 x 14 oz can evaporated skim milk (or substitute soy or rice milk)
 * rice

Directions

 * 1) Soak garbanzo beans and cook according to package directions (I used a crock pot).
 * 2) Take next set of ingredients and blend in food processor or blender until they form a paste.
 * 3) Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for a few minutes then add paste.
 * 4) Stir and cook for about five minutes. Some of paste may stick and brown but don't let it burn.
 * 5) Add apple juice and stir to unstick bottom crust. Cook for another 5 minutes stirring.
 * 6) Add cooked garbanzo beans and bring to a low boil.
 * 7) Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
 * 8) Add evaporated milk and simmer another 15 minutes.
 * 9) Serve over rice.