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Roasted Chickpeas Recipe

Roasted chickpeas makes a great protein packed healthy snack for all ages. Roasted chickpeas is so easy to make and irresistibly crispy and delicious. Let us learn to make roasted chickpeas with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time8 hours 30 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak 1/2 cup chickpeas in water for 8 hours or overnight.
  • After 8 hours rinse it well and drain water. Add it to pressure cooker.
  • Add water till immersing level.
  • Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Switch off.
  • Let pressure release by itself.
  • Drain water completely.
  • Spread it on a kitchen towel, dab it to absorb excess moisture. Set aside for minimum 30 minutes.
  • Now transfer it to a bowl add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Mix it well.
  • Spread it on a baking tray with parchment paper lined.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 220 deg C for 20-25 minutes or until crisp and golden. Give a quick stir in between for even roasting. Pop one in your mouth to check it it is done but be careful as it will be hot.
  • Transfer this to a bowl. Add salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder,1/4 teaspoon pepper powder and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Give a quick mix.
  • Store in a clean airtight container.

Notes

  • Soaking - Soaking chickpeas for 8 hours is needed. You can soak in hot water to fasten the process but needs at least 6 hours.
  • Cooking - You can either pressure cook chickpeas or cook it in instant pot.
  • Drying - Drain water completely after cooking chickpeas then dry it to remove excess moisture for at least 30 minutes. If there is moisture roasted chickpeas will not be crispy.
  • Roasting - Roasting in oven in high temperature for the required amount of time gives crispy roasted chickpeas.
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