Saturday, January 17, 2009

Chickpea salad with Yogurt

Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
2 dried whole red chillies (or use 1 fresh green chili)
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped herbs (basil, cilantro or mint)
salt to taste

Method:
  1. Open the can and rise well the chickpeas. Allow all the water to drain out. Place in a large bowl.
  2. In a small pan heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds, whole cumin and chillies and fry until the mustard seeds pop. Make sure not to burn the mixture.
  3. Add spice mixture to the chickpeas and mix.
  4. Add the yogurt. Mix well.
  5. Add the chopped herbs and mix well.
  6. Add salt to taste.
  7. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

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