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Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 can, drained, rinsed and well dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 x kosher salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Transfer to spice mill or coffee grinder, process until finely ground.
  • Add chickpeas, olive oil, pinch of cayenne, and ground spices in medium bowl.
  • Stir in coarse salt, mix to coat evenly.
  • Place to small rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast until lightly browned and crunchy, stirring occasionally, 35 to 37 minutes.
  • DO AHEAD:
  • It can be made 4 hours ahead.
  • Let stand at room temperature.
  • Reheat in 400F oven until warm, about 5 minutes, before serving.