Snacks
Masala Roasted Chana
The desk-drawer snack: crunchy, spiced, 15 g of protein a serving, and it survives a week in a jar. Make a big batch on Sunday.
180
kcal
15g
protein
24g
carbs
4g
fat
Per serving · makes 4 · 30 minutes
Ingredients
- •2 cups boiled chana (or canned, rinsed and dried well)
- •2 tsp oil
- •1 tsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp red chilli, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, salt
- •Squeeze of lemon to serve
Method
- 1.Dry the chana thoroughly on a kitchen towel. Wet chana will never crisp.
- 2.Toss with oil and the spices. Spread on a tray in one layer.
- 3.Roast at 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the tray halfway, until crunchy.
- 4.Cool completely before jarring, or the steam softens them.
Coach’s note
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