Spiced roasted chickpeas are a tasty, crunchy treat that’s just perfect for your Diwali jar. They’re bursting with flavour and loaded with protein, giving a healthy boost to your celebrations. With their bold Indian spices and perfectly roasted golden colour, these chickpeas are the perfect treat for sharing or enjoying alongside your evening chai during the festivities.
Then, grab a kitchen towel and pat those cooked chickpeas dry. This will help them get nice and crunchy.
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Step 2: Season the chickpeas
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper.
Toss the chickpeas in this spice mix until evenly coated.
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Step 3: Roast to golden perfection
Lay the chickpea mixture evenly on the baking sheet you've set up.
Pop it in the preheated oven and let it roast for about 25 to 30 minutes, giving the tray a shake halfway through to make sure everything crisps up nicely.
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Step 4: Final touch
When it's still warm, toss in some chaat masala and a pinch of black salt, and mix everything together gently.
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Step 5: Cool and store
Allow the chickpeas to cool completely to achieve maximum crunch.
Then, you can transfer them to decorative jars or airtight containers.