Chana Namkeen / Crispy Chickpeas

Ingredients:

• Chana / White Chickpeas - 1/2 cup

• Water - as required

• Salt to taste

• Red Chilly Powder - 1 to 2 tsp

Method:

• Soak chana in hot water for atleast 4-5 hours.

• Drain soaked water and pressure cook for a whistle on medium flame with 1 cup fresh water.

• Let the pressure release on its own.

• Drain the water and spread it on a clean towel or tissue for atleast one hour.

• Heat oil for frying on medium flame. Fry chana in batches till chana starts floating on top and golden brown in color.

• Spread fried chana on a tissue to wipe off excess oil. Repeat for all the chana.

• Take chana in a bowl and add salt and red chilli powder to taste. Mix well to coat all chana.

• Store in airtight container when room temperature.