Saturday 17 June 2017

Split chickpea snack



Chickpea, which is also known as garbanzo beans is  a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber. It can be used to make a variety of things. Here is a simple snack that is usually prepared during navarathri as an offering to the lord.

Ingredients: 
Split Chickpea -2 cups
Grated coconut -1 tsp
Chopped green chilies -1/2 tsp
Chopped ginger -1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Mustard seeds -1tsp
Salt and oil - as required

Method:
Soak the split chickpeas in water for 10 hours or overnight. Wash and drain the water. Cook in a pressure cooker till soft. Remove from the cooker and add required salt. Temper mustard seeds and curry leaves in little oil and add to it. Garnish with grated coconut, chopped green chillies and ginger. 

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