Spiced Brown Chickpea Snack | Gram Bouilli | Mauritian Snack (vegan/vegetarian recipe + subtitle)

split peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils are often cheaper and cook faster, while chickpeas add a different texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, and frozen veggies can be more economical.

curry leaves

💰Cheaper: bay leaves

Bay leaves can substitute in flavor, though the taste is different.

Boil the brown chickpeas (soaked beforehand).

Heat a pan on medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the pan.

Once the oil is hot, add in 1/3 of an onion (chopped).

Add green chilies (to taste) to the pan.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds.

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika.

Add curry leaves to the mixture.

Add the boiled chickpeas to the pan.

Add salt to taste.

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