Creamy Hearty Sambar Spinach Chickpeas
I have become obsessed with crispy, crunchy chickpeas tossed in hearty sambar PODI and tamarind - it is such a classic combo that perfect on chickpeas, potatoes, veggies! Make it scoopable appetizer absolutely makes this a gathering-friendly dish and a complete star!
(inspired by a Bon Appetit recipe and my mom's hearty sambar chickpeas)
✦ Ingredients
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil
- 2 tsp Hearty Sambar
- 1 small Onion
- 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp tamarind slurry
- 200g Chickpeas (canned and drained)
- 1 bunch spinach
- 100 ml coconut milk
- Cilantro and lime, for garnish
✦ Instructions
- Sautee 1 tsp coconut oil, add diced onion, coconut milk, and the 1tbsp all purpose flour.
- Wash and chop spinach. Add to the above coconut milk slurry.
- Drain canned chickpeas, toss in 2 tbsp coconut oil and 2-3 tsp hearty sambar, and tamarind slurry (make tamarind slurry by extracting tamarind pulp from pod in hot water, or mixing 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste with 1-2 tbsp hot water)
- Air-fry or bake seasoned chickpeas on a sheet pan in a stovetop, for 180 C for 25 mins or until chickpeas are crispy!
- Take an oval plate, place the creamy coconut-spinach, then layer with chickpeas and garnish with cilantro and lime!
