Spicy Chickpeas Stir Fry

 Kadal thal dala is a very common snack in Sri Lanka.  We can say spiced chickpeas in english. They are often served in paper cones or bags.  If you travel in Sri Lanka you can see spicy chickpeas sellers at most of the stations.  Chickpeas are a healthy and tasty snack. 

Kadal thal dala

Have you ever tried  this healthy snack with a spicy?. If not try to follow this recipe and try. This is also called Sri Lankan Devilled Chickpeas in some areas. For me these are extremely addictive. 

When you prepare this dish the smell of the delicious spices wafting into the air and  you feel to eating them straight away.

Spicy Chickpeas Stir Fry

If you’re travelling around Sri Lanka, you can buy spicy Chickpeas at food carts wrapped in little paper cones every knock and corner of the country. Let see what are the ingredients that you want to make this delicious recipe.

Ingredients

500g chickpeas boiled

2 tbsp coconut oil

50g Butter

100g Small dried shrimp

Handful of curry leaves (10-15 leaves)

3 tbsp of chilli flakes

3-5 Green chillies cut in to large pieces 

1 large onion, Sliced

Chilli sauce

Curry leaves

Salt to taste

This wonderful dish is a great start to a day as breakfast. A little spice from the dried red chilli pieces gives it just the right flavour and heat. You can make it many different ways. Typically eaten with grated coconut or coconut pieces. 

Sri Lankan street food always spicy, and this chick peas served in a paper cone and its served bubbling hot. So no worries about germs. If you make at home really easy and mouth watering. If you are vegetarian or vegan you can make this recipe without adding shrimp.

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