Tag: Chickpeas

Breakfast, Fiesta Friday, Main-course, Vegetarian

Chole Bhature (Chickpeas Curry and Indian Puffed Bread) – Fiesta Friday

Here’s a very delicious platter of Chole (Chickpeas Curry) and Bhature (Indian deep-fried and puffed bread made with plain/refined flour) for you all this Friday! It is a very popular North Indian delicacy which you will find in the menus of most of the North Indian restaurants. It is a favourite combination at home as well and we relish Chole Bhature with lemon pickle and sliced onions. If you … Continue reading Chole Bhature (Chickpeas Curry and Indian Puffed Bread) – Fiesta Friday

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Condiments/Sides, Shack Saturdays, Vegetarian

Hummus – Shack Saturdays Special

Today’s Shack Saturdays brings a very interesting and tasty Middle Eastern recipe ‘Hummus’. It is a thick paste or spread made from ground chickpeas, tahini (or powdered sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon, and garlic. Simply serve as an appetizer with pita bread or breadsticks. It’s also a great spread for sandwiches. I absolutely love the taste of olive oil in Hummus. Here’s the easy recipe for you. Preparation … Continue reading Hummus – Shack Saturdays Special

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Main-course, Vegetarian

Chhole (Chickpeas Curry)

A popular chickpeas preparation of Punjab. Can be accompanied by steamed rice, poori (deep-fried and puffed wheat bread), tikkis, bhaturas, kulcha or simply topped on a slice of bread.  Preparation Time 35-40 minutes Cooking Time 25-30 minutes Servings 4 Main Ingredients White Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana) Course Snack or Main-course Level Of Cooking Medium Ingredients                                   … Continue reading Chhole (Chickpeas Curry)

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