This crunchy super health protein packed Indian style snack is perfectly spiced and bursting with savory flavor. You might be tempted to eat the whole tray before you can ever serve then to family and friends.
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Why this recipe works
- This recipe is a delicious low calorie treat that won’t leave you feeling guilty
- With only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes prep time you can have a healthy high protein snack in no time.
Ingredients in this recipe
- Rasam powder is a slightly hot blend of spices which include red chilies, cumin, coriander, black peppercorns and turmeric.
- Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans
- Olive oil
- Salt
How to make this recipe
- Preheat oven to 375 F (if possible use convection roast as it cooks more evenly and help better crisp up your chickpeas).
2. While oven is heating rinse and drain 1 15 oz. can of chickpeas. Place them on a paper towel or kitchen towel and cover with another. Gently rub the two towels together to remove as much moisture as possible, while at the same time removing some of the skins. This helps them to roast better as the moisture is trapped between the skin and fruit.
3. Next, stir olive oil, Rasam powder and chickpeas in a medium mixing bowl.
4. Arrange evenly on non-stick baking sheet or line with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
5. Roast chickpeas for about 45 minutes or until desired texture is reached. I like to toss mixture once half way through roasting cycle. When close to end of roasting cycle keep a close eye on to prevent burning.
6. When finished cooking remove from oven, cool and serve or store in an air-tight container. Make sure chickpeas have completely cooled before storing.
FAQ and expert tips
What is Rasam powder?
Rasam powder is an unique blend of aromatic spices originating from south India. It can be made from mixing a number of different spices and recipes will vary, but more commonly the ratios of ingredients will vary. Some of the better known spices include red chilies, cumin, coriander, black peppercorns and turmeric.
Is homemade verses readymade rasam powder better?
Rather than making the Rasam powder from scratch I simply purchase it readymade and have never been disappointed. I would suggest you also purchase it as it is quite inexpensive and can be complicated if you are not familiar with south Indian spices, cooking methods and equipment.
If you like spice, don’t be afraid to add more Rasam to taste.
If you want to have perfectly crispy lentils every time be very careful not to overcook as they will turn from perfectly done to burned in minutes.
If you like more heat, sprinkle in some cayenne pepper to taste
Use ample salt as the taste seems to dissipate slightly when roasting. You don’t want to end up needing more salt after roasting.
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Perfectly crispy roasted chickpeas with rasam powder
Equipment
- oven
- medium sized mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp rasam powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (if possible use convection roast as it cooks more evenly and help better crisp up your chickpeas).
- While oven is heating rinse and drain 1 15 oz. can of chickpeas.Place them on a paper towel or kitchen towel and cover with another. Gently rub the two towels together to remove as much moisture as possible, while at the same time removing some of the skins. This helps them to roast better as the moisture is trapped between the skin and fruit.
- Next, stir olive oil, Rasam powder and chickpeas in a medium mixing bowl.
- Arrange evenly on non-stick baking sheet or line with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- Roast chickpeas for about 45 minutes or until desired texture is reached. I like to toss mixture once half way through roasting cycle. When close to end of roasting cycle keep a close eye on to prevent burning.
- When finished cooking remove from oven, cool and serve or store in an air-tight container. Make sure chickpeas have completely cooled before storing.
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