A pan-fried spicy chickpeas snack made with boiled brown / black chickpeas, various spices and herbs. This is commonly known as 'Gram Bouilli' - a popular Mauritian snack.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Soaking Time8 hourshrs
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Appetiser, Snack
Cuisine: Mauritian
Keyword: black chickpeas, brown chickpea, pan-fried chickpeas, spiced chickpea snack, spicy chickpeas snack
Servings: 5- 6
Author: Teenuja Dahari - veganlovlie.com
Ingredients
200gbrown / black chickpeas[1 cup, yield 2 1/2 cups or 450 g boiled]
5 - 6green chiliesadjust to taste
10-12fresh curry leavesor 2-3 bay leaves depending on size
1teaspoonsweet paprika
1/4teaspoonfenugreek seedsor 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1small onionabout 1/4 cup sliced, adjust to taste
1 - 2tablespoonscoconut oilvegetable oil or any cooking oil is good too
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander leaves for garnishoptional
Instructions
Soak the brown chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours. Once soaked, drain the water and rinse. Place chickpeas in a deep pan, cover with fresh water so that water is just covering the chickpeas. Cover the pan and boil until chickpeas are soft (30-40 minutes). You may need to lift the cover and remove the froth from time to time to avoid the liquid from boiling over. Add water if it dries out. Once boiled, drain and save the chickpea liquid for other recipes. Keep chickpeas aside.
In a skillet or fry pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons oil on medium heat. Add the onions and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the chilies followed by the fenugreek seeds, paprika and curry leaves. Allow to cook for 1 - 2 minutes to release the aroma but do not let it burn.
Next add the chickpeas. Stir and cook for 3 - 4 minutes. Add salt to taste. Turn off heat.
Serve warm or at room temperature. You may garnish with some coriander leaves (or cilantro) to serve.
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Notes
Link to original recipe - Spiced Chickpea Snack - https://veganlovlie.com/spiced-boiled-brown-chickpea-snack-gram/