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If you are a nut-allergy sufferer, then you will undoubtedly agree that finding a satisfying savoury snack is no easy endeavour and even more so when you are on the move. Coupled with this, the inconvenience (to say the least) of also being a seed-allergy sufferer, basically leaves me clueless as to what to munch on to sate the occasional hunger pang.<\/p>\n

Kale chips — the homemade version — has been quite verily the pacifier of the munchies at the Lovlie Cocoon for a while now. However, leave them a tad too long in the oven and scorched chips is no pleasant surprise.<\/p>\n

While roasted chickpeas would probably be the next runner-up for a nut-free seed-free snack, its cousin — the brown chickpea — does not get a fair share of attention in western cuisine nor is it commonly found in local supermarkets. I get mine at the Indian or Asian store.<\/p>\n

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Toothsomely chewy, while being smaller than regular chickpeas, the texture is not utterly different. Hinted with woodsy notes of a nutty aroma topped by a denser toasted taste, these beans make quite a unique ingredient in many dishes.<\/p>\n

Do not be fooled by the short list and simplicity of ingredients, fenugreek, fresh thyme and chilies are the perfect trio to bring out the best splash of flavour in this humble preparation. Infact, spiced brown chickpeas are a much loved street food and snack in Mauritius. Accompany this with a large salad and you could wholeheartedly enjoy a decent complete meal.<\/p>\n

Here’s a video for a more recent variation<\/a> of this recipe.<\/h4>\n