Can I make mint chickpea cornmeal tart [vegan, gluten-free] without refined sugar?

Yes! Try sweetening with maple syrup, dates, or coconut sugar instead.

What makes mint chickpea cornmeal tart [vegan, gluten-free] an advanced recipe?

The technique involves multiple steps and precise timing. Take your time and follow each step carefully for best results.

How long does mint chickpea cornmeal tart [vegan, gluten-free] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Is mint chickpea cornmeal tart [vegan, gluten-free] gluten-free?

Check that all ingredients are gluten-free certified. This recipe is naturally plant-based and can be made gluten-free.

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Mint Chickpea Cornmeal Tart
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

AP By: Anupama Paliwal

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Ingredients You Need for Mint Chickpea Cornmeal Tart [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Mint Chickpeas:

2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 1/2 cups mint leaves
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tomatoes, diced
2 green chilis
2 onions, diced
2 teaspoons dried mango powder (amchur)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons chana masala
Salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/8 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon tamarind purée
1 tablespoon kasuri methi

For the Herbed Yogurt:

1/2 cup vegan Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 green chili, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
Salt, to taste

For the Cornmeal Tart:

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
Salt, to taste
Warm water, for kneading dough

For Serving:

Chopped red onions
Mint leaves

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How to Prepare Mint Chickpea Cornmeal Tart [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Mint Chickpea Tarts:

Add mint leaves, ginger, garlic, tomato, green chilis, onion, dried mango powder, chili powder, chana masala, salt to taste, garam masala powder, and water to a food processor, then grind well into a smooth paste.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add mint paste and cooked chickpeas. Mix well and cook covered for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Add tamarind purée, salt, sugar, and kasuri methi. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

To Make the Herbed Yogurt:

In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

To Make the Cornmeal Tart:

Preheat oven to 355°F.
Add salt to the cornmeal and mix well. Add warm water and knead well to make a medium soft dough. Divide the into 10-12 lemon-sized balls.
Flatten each ball and place into a tart pan, pressing in gently. Generously prick the crusts with fork. Bake in 355°F preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they turn very light golden brown. Remove from pan; let them cool.
Fill tart shells with chickpea curry and top a dollop of herbed yogurt. Sprinkle some onions and garnish each tart with a mint leaf.