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Curry Fried Chickpeas

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder 2
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 quarts peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • Preheat oil to 375°F.
  • Place the garbanzo beans onto a sheet pan lined with paper towels and cover with paper towels to dry.
  • Once as much liquid is removed from the beans, toss them in the cornstarch and set aside. Allow them to sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Place the remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl and toss together until fully combined.
  • Once the oil is hot drop about a third of the garbanzo beans into the oil and stir around to ensure they don’t stick to one another.
  • Fry the beans for 5 to 8 minutes or until light and crisp.
  • Drain onto paper towels for a minute before tossing them in the curry mixture.
  • Shake off the access curry mixture and set the coated beans onto a clean sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Repeat with the remaining beans (in two more batches) and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

  • *Makes 2 ½ cups
  • ** If you don’t feel like fried foods a good alternative is to roast them:(omit the cornstarch) Preheat your oven to 375°F.  Pour the dried chick peas into a large mixing bowl and toss together with 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and the spice mixture. Spread the mixture onto a sheet pan, in a single layer and roast for 20-30 minutes, stirring around every 10 minutes, or until desired texture is achieved (you’re looking for a crisp outside with a creamy inside).

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg