1cupblack chickpeassoaked overnight , or white chickpeas
2teaspoonSaltfor boiling chickpeas
Oil spray/1 tablespoon oil
Amchur,Red chilli powder,Saltas per taste or just use the chat masala mix.
chana chor garam chat
1small onionfinely chopped
1medium tomatochopped
1teaspoonLemon juice
1green chillychopped
Coriander for garnish
Instructions
For chana jor garam
Pressure cook the chickpeas with little salt and 2-3 cups of water for 2 whistles or until soft.
Once they are cool, place few chickpeas between baking sheet/butter paper.
Press few of them with a flat pan/plate.
Transfer them to baking tray,toss them with 1 tablespoon oil or use an oil spray.
Bake them in a oven at 160 C for 15-20 minutes.
For air fryer version
Flatten the chickpeas once cooked. Spray with oil and move them into an air fryer basket.Do not overcrowd,you may need to cook in multiple batches
Preheat air fryer for 5 mins at 180 deg C.Air fry at 180 deg C for 10-12 mins(or until crisp).Spray oil twice during the cook.
Once done, toss the chana jor garam with spices,store in an air tight container
To make chaat
Toss the flattened chickpeas with remaining ingredients to make a nice and healthy chat/snack.
Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Transfer the baked chana jor garam to an air tight container,else it will loose the crunch.Cook these in multiple batches ,do not overcrowd the basket.