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A bowl of Sri Lankan spiced chickpeas
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Sri Lankan Spiced Chickpeas (Kadala Thal Dala )

A healthy snack that cooks up in a jiffy!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Sri Lankan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 84kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 4 dried red chilies chopped into large chunks
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 2 15 oz. chickpeas cans (drained)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan.
  • Fry the mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves and chilies for around 30 seconds until you hear the seeds pop.
  • Add the onions and cook until soft and golden.
  • Stir through the chickpeas and add salt to taste. Sauté for a few minutes until heated through.
  • Serve warm as a snack or as a side to your meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg