Chickpea Poppers Recipe
- 4 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 (12-ounce [341-g]) cans chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon garam masala, Chaat Masala or Sambhar Masala
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon red chile powder, cayenne pepper, or paprika, plus more for sprinkling
- Set an oven rack at the highest position and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- Drain the chickpeas in a large colander for about 15 minutes to get rid of as much moisture as possible. If using canned, rinse first.
- In a large bowl, gently mix together all the ingredients.
- Arrange the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Cook for 15 minutes. Carefully take the tray out of the oven, mix gently so that the chickpeas cook evenly, and cook another 10 minutes.
- Let cool for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the red chile powder, cayenne pepper, or paprika.