Preparing Chickpeas:-
Take 2cup of Chickpeas, wash them thoroughly, and soak them overnight in water.
Pressure cook soaked Chickpeas for 4 whistles or till Chickpeas are completely cooked. Dont overcook.
Once the pressure is released from the cooker, drain the water in which it was boiled & now allow the chickpeas to cool down till room temperature & drain the water.
Marinating Chickpeas:-
In a mixing bowl, add boiled chickpeas, red chilli powder, maida, cornflour, rice flour
Add oil to. Mix them throughly. Season it with salt & mix the mixture thoroughly so that chickpeas have a uniform coating on the outside. Marinate the chickpeas for 45 mins.
For frying Garlics:-
Heat up oil in a kadhai or a pan; deep fry unpeeled garlic on a medium flame till slightly golden on the outside & mushy on the inside.
For Fried Chickpeas:-
In the same hot oil, deep fry chickpeas on a medium flame till crisp. Drain excess oil on absorbent paper.
Serve crisp chickpeas and top them with fried garlic and chaat masala.
Tip:
Be careful while frying garlic as it may cause oil to splutter.
You can make this dish healthier by shallow frying the garlic & marinated chickpeas together on a slow flame for 20 mins. Stir occasionally.
