I have to admit, most times I am not the most organized person in the world! The occasions when I have planned my meals for an entire week in advance and then actually stuck to that plan, can be counted on the fingers of one hand! I like to 'go with the flow'. So, come 5 pm, you will find me standing in front of my fridge or pantry cupboard thinking, "What to cook for dinner?"
Sometimes I am led by my desire to eat something specific, other times my family will request a particular dish but most often, it is the contents of said fridge or pantry that will dictate what we have for dinner.
The other day, it was chickpeas. Not only did I feel the urge to cook and eat some, I also had several cans in the cupboard! Since there is a lot you can do with chickpeas, I definitely wasn't struggling for ideas. The fairly neutral taste of chickpeas means it goes well with a lot of things. Here are a few ideas...
- Chole (pictured above)
- Sookha Kala Chana
- Chatpata Chana Raita
- Chatpata Chana Dip
- Chaat
In case you are wondering, I cooked Chole that night and served it with freshly made Bhatura. Yummmm...
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