Chickpea Fries
Chickpea Fries are a very easy and delightful snack! They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Pair them with sour cream or a dipping sauce of your choice and you’ll be set!
Mix <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of milk and <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water in a tall container. Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of the mixture to a saucepan over low heat
Sift <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of chickpea flour into the pan, whisking constantly until incorporated
Add the remaining milk and water mixture, and whisk to incorporate
Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of tandoori spice mix. Mix it
Turn the heat up to medium-low and cook, whisking constantly until it is thick and you can see the bottom of the pan when mixing
Transfer the mixture to a baking tray and spread it with the help of a wet spatula, forming a <quantity>1.5<unit>cm</unit></quantity> thick layer
Cover with cling film, pressing it directly against the surface
Refrigerate the baking tray for 1h30m until the dough cools down and sets
Fill half of a pan with vegetable oil and warm to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature> over medium heat
Remove the cling film from the baking tray and transfer the chickpea dough to a cutting board. Trim off the sides, and cut the dough into <quantity>8<unit>cm</unit></quantity> x <quantity>1.5<unit>cm</unit></quantity> sticks
Coat the chickpeas in <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of semolina flour and gently shake off any any excess flour
Fry the chickpea sticks in batches until golden brown, and place them on a dish lined with paper towels
Transfer the fries to a serving dish lined with a piece of parchment paper
Plate sour cream to taste in a side bowl and sprinkle flaky salt to taste over the fries. The chickpea fries are ready.
Enjoy this crunchy and creamy treat!
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