Description
Curried chickpeas flavored with Indian spices, layered on a baguette with some shredded cheese and finely chopped cilantro, creates a lovely fusion Tapas recipe that pairs perfectly with a glass of wine for a cozy evening supper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, washed and rinsed
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp shredded mixed cheese (or mozzarella)
- 6 slices of baguette or toasted bread
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce
- a pinch of turmeric and garam masala
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pan and add the tomato sauce/paste to it.
- Let it sizzle and cook till the fat separates on the sides.
- Add the turmeric, garam masala, salt and pepper and give it a stir.
- Boil the canned chickpeas till they are soft and mushy.
- Add them to the tomato sauce and mix it all well. Add half of the finely chopped cilantro, leaving some for garnish.
- Take the baguette slices and layer them with butter.
- Now spread a layer of the curried chickpeas on the top, followed by shredded cheese.
- Layer them on a baking sheet and toss it into the oven. Broil it at 200 deg F for 20 seconds, just the cheese melts and gets a little brown.
- Serve warm, garnished with some more cilantro, and pair it with your favorite wine.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer