Smashed Spiced Chickpeas Jamie Oliver Recipes

SMASHED SPICED CHICKPEAS - JAMIE OLIVER

Steps:

• This is so simple to make. Really it's all about personal taste - the way I look at it is that chickpeas need a good kick up the backside to really get their flavors happening. So by mashing them up and adding a good pinch of cumin for a bit of spice, a little dried chilli for a touch of heat, garlic for a bit of ooorrrggghh, a good squeezing of lemon juice to give it a twang and seasoning to taste, you pretty much hit the nail on the head. Then add extra-virgin olive oil to loosen and flavor. Love it.

MASALA-SPICED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• To make masala, mix spices until blended and set aside.
• Heat oil over med-high heat. Add onions and saute until light brown, 8-10minutes. Add masala; stir 1 minute or until spices are fragrant.
• Stir in chickpeaks, pepper, salt and 1 T. water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 7 minutes or until the first few chickpeas begin to split. It it becomes dry, add some water. Only add 1 T. at a time. It should be moist but not saucy.
• Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
• This would be so great scooped up in poori.

BOMBAY SPICED CHICKPEAS & TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a frying pan and fry the onion over a gentle heat for 10 minutes, until softened.
• Add the Medium Curry Powder and fry for 1 minute.
• Add the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste.