Sambar Masala Chickpeas
[Vegan]

To Make the Sambar Masala Spice Blend:

1. Lightly toast the coriander, mustard, cumin, fenugreek seeds and peppercorns for a few minutes until aromatic and you can hear the mustard seeds start to pop.
2. Place all ingredients including toasted seeds in a blender/coffee grinder/pestle and mortar and grind everything into a powder.
3. Store spice blend in a clean airtight jar.

To Make the Masala:

1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the chickpeas. Sprinkle on the spices and water and stir until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
2. Cook over a medium-high heat, stirring every now and then until the water has evaporated and the chickpeas are nicely browned and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes
3. Serve topped with fresh coriander alongside different curries, in wraps with salad and chutney, or alongside sandwiches as a side dish.