Roasted Chickpeas (Uppu Kadalai)

This  Roasted Chickpeas is an easy snack sold all over South India and is popularly known as 'Uppu Kadalai' in Tamil Nadu. U might have seen it in shops but this can be done at home in 12 - 15 mins. Its rich in Protein. When this Chickpeas is dry-roasted without salt and turmeric powder, U get 'Pori Kadalai'(correctly called) or 'Dalia Dal' or 'Roasted yellow Gram'. Try this recipe at home and Enjoy this easy snack anytime. Bon Appetit!.

Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients:
100 gms Good Black Channadal or Black Chickpeas
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:
1.Heat a heavy or thick bottomed kadai. Continously dry-roast Chickpeas adding turmeric powder and salt on low flame.After 6 - 7 mins of roasting U will see cracks on chickpeas.

2.Keep on stirring for 6 -8 mins more on low flame to get it done.Allow it to cool and serve it anytime as snack.

Roasted Chickpeas (Channadal) - a microwave recipe

This Roasted Chickpeas can be done in 10 -12  mins time using Microwave Oven and is a healthy alternative to the kadai-roasted chickpeas. Very homemade and little crisp Oven Roasted Chickpeas can serve a handy evening Snack for kids of all ages.Check ur M/W Oven Manual timings before rushing to Kitchen.Try this at home and enjoy it with a Cup of Tea or Coffee.Enjoy Easy homemade Snacks!.

Roasted White-Chickpeas - Dry White-Chickpeas roasted with spices

Ingredients
    100 gm dry White Chickpeas or Channadal - wash twice in water,soak it for 40 mins and wipe it dry
    1/2 tsp chilli powder
    a pinch of garam masala
    1/6 tsp salt
    2- 3 chopped curry leaves
    3 - 4 tsp refined oil
    1/4 tsp ghee

Directions:

    1.Mix all the ingredients well so that the masala gets evenly spread on chickpeas,spread the chickpeas on a
microwave-safe tray and Microwave it on high for 4 mins.
    2.Take the tray out and mix it well.Microwave it on high for 2-3 mins again.
    3.Take the tray out mix it well.If needed, add 1/2 tsp oil and microwave this on medium-high for 3-4 mins till it turns little crisp.
    4.Take the tray out after 5 mins.
    5.Serve this Roasted Chickpeas with Tea or Coffee.

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