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\nFried Chickpeas ~ A Tasty Snack on a Cold, Rainy Day<\/small><\/center><\/p>\n
It has been so dreary cold here lately. Soup like dal-rice combo has been my main meal most of the days. Worn-out of my routine tomato dal<\/a>, I thought of dazzling it a bit. That started a craving for crispy, crunchy chickpeas. A cup of rehydrated chickpeas, 20 minutes in front of hot oil. Now, I remember why I don’t make these often.:) Next time I will simply buy<\/a> or bake<\/a>.<\/p>\n For those of you who would like to try the recipe, here we go:<\/p>\n Soak dried chickpeas in water to plump. The fried chickpeas are great to jazz up the dal and sambar rice. Also to munch on, and to add to salads. <\/p>\n
\nDrain and then pat them dry using a kitchen towel.
\nDeep-fry in batches, in hot peanut oil to crisp.
\nPrepare spice mixture: Heat a teaspoon of ghee. Add and toast curry leaves, chilli powder, amchur<\/a> and salt to taste. Toss and coat the chickpeas in spice mixture. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n