Oven roasted chickpeas have been on my list of bakes ever since I baked chana dal and mung dal couple of years ago. I finally got to bake it couple of weeks ago. Cooked chickpeas are coated with spices and roasted in the oven until crunchy. These make an excellent snack.
I used can chickpeas but if one wishes, they can soak chickpeas overnight, cook until tender and then roast in the oven. Roasted chickpeas stayed good for up to 3-4 days but I liked them better the first & the second day. Also mind you, chickpeas shrink in size when baking.
Total Time: 40 – 60 minutes
Preparation: 10 – 20 minutes
Bake Time: 30 – 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 (15 oz each) cans Chickpeas
- 2 – 3 tbsp. Oil
- 1 tsp. Garam Masala (I used store bought garam masala)
- 1 – 1 ½ tsp. Chili Powder (I used 1 ½ tsp. and it was spicy. Adjust to taste)
- 1 – 1 ½ tsp. Chaat Masala (I used 1 ½ tsp. It was spicy and adjust to taste)
- 1 – 1 ½ tsp. Salt (adjust to taste)
Preparation:
- Take can of chickpeas in a colander or a strainer and run under water. Leave it in colander for few minutes to drain the water.
- Spread on paper towels and leave it for at least 5 – 10 minutes and pat dry. If one has time, leave on paper towels for little long.
- Pre-heat the oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with an aluminum foil and keep aside.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl, add rest of the ingredients and toss. This can also be done directly in baking sheet.
- Transfer spiced chickpeas to the lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven for 30 – 40 minutes. I baked for 38 minutes for crunchy chickpeas. Temperatures vary from oven to oven, bake until chickpeas are roasted.
Note:
- Chickpeas:If using dry chickpeas, soak them overnight, cook until tender, drain and pat dry chickpeas before using.
- Spice Blend Suggestions:Spices & sseasoning can be adjust to ones taste. Some suggestions are using just salt & chili powder with some fresh minced garlic or garlic powder.
- Cumin + chili powder + salt
- Creole seasoning + salt
Varada says
Always loved roasted nuts. Never tried chickpeas before. You have some great ideas for alternate spice blends. Should try this.
snehadatar says
A wonderful idea to bake chickpeas. Very innovative and good recipe.
Priya says
My all time favourite, a guilt free munchies..
sarita says
oven Roasted chickpeas,nice idea..they look yummy,will try soon.
Chef Mireille says
oooh what a great snack
Pavani says
I love these crispy and crunchy baked chickpeas.
Srivalli says
I love this snack and feel baked one is so much better and easier than deep fried ones..lovely pictures..
PJ says
Superb Pic Usha and an awesome snack too…
Veena says
This is a wonderful idea! Never baked them till now. Will try it soon. My daughter will love this crunchy snack