Indian Spiced Chickpea Tacos

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                                       🌮 Indian Spiced Chickpea Tacos 🌮

• • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

  • Total Time: 25 minutes

  • Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients

01.For the spiced chickpeas

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

02.For the toppings

• 8 small flour tortillas
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped red onions
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Plain yogurt or raita
• Lime wedges, for serving

📝 Method

01.For the spiced chickpeas

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent and slightly golden.
3. Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
4. Add the cooked chickpeas to the skillet and toss to combine with the spice mixture.
5. Cook the chickpeas for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and well coated with the spices.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.

02.To assemble the tacos

1. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave them until soft and pliable.
2. Place a spoonful of the spiced chickpeas onto each tortilla.
3. Top with chopped tomatoes, chopped red onions, chopped fresh cilantro, and a dollop of plain yogurt or raita.
4. Squeeze some lime juice over the tacos for added tanginess.
5. Fold the tortillas in half to form the tacos.

💡 Expert Tips

1. You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper in the spiced chickpeas.
2. For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of chaat masala over the chickpeas before serving.
3. Serve the Indian Spiced Chickpea Tacos with a side of mango chutney or mint chutney for additional dipping or drizzling.

📌 Important Facts

1. Indian Spiced Chickpea Tacos offer a fusion of Indian flavors with the popular Mexican dish.
2. The combination of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika adds depth and warmth to the chickpeas.
3. Toppings like tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, yogurt, and lime juice provide a balance of freshness and tanginess.