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Chanya Upkari - Chickpeas with coconut
This traditional Indian side dish can be made in 10 minutes by using canned chickpeas which are readily available.
Ingredients (serves 4)
2 tbsps sunflower oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds
5 fresh curry leaves
2 red chillies, stalks pinched off, seeds shaken out and discarded
1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained
2 tbsps desiccated coconut
2 tbsps fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Method
Heat the oil in a wok or pan and fry the mustard seeds for a few seconds until they pop.
Add the curry leaves and the chillies, stirring for about 1 minute.
Add the chickpeas and coconut.
Season with salt.
Heat through and mix the coriander leaves in just before serving.
If you like chickpeas why not try our delicious hummus recipe?