Baked Indian Spice Chickpea

10 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. 02

   Rinse Chickpeas

   Rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
3. 03

   Remove Skins

   Gently rub the chickpeas to remove their skins; this helps the spices adhere better and makes for a crispier chickpea.
4. 04

   Dry Chickpeas

   Set the skinned chickpeas aside to dry completely. You want them as dry as possible so they crisp up in the oven.
5. 05

   Mix Spices and Oil

   While the chickpeas dry, combine the 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, and ½ teaspoon ground cumin in a medium bowl.

   Whisk until well combined.

6. 06

   Toss Chickpeas with Spices

   Add the dried chickpeas to the bowl with the spiced oil. Toss them well, making sure each chickpea is evenly coated in the seasoning mixture.
7. 07

   Spread on Baking Sheet

   Pour the seasoned chickpeas onto a lined baking sheet, spreading them out into a single layer. This ensures they roast evenly instead of steaming.
8. 08

   Bake Chickpeas

   Bake for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they reach your desired firmness and are lightly golden and crisp.
9. 09

   Season with Salt

   Once out of the oven, toss the warm chickpeas with 3 servings of sea salt.
10. 10

    Cool and Serve

    Let the chickpeas cool slightly before serving. They're best enjoyed the same day for maximum crispness.