Sunday, July 20, 2008

Toasted Garbanzo


This is Rachael Ray's awesome snack. This is very easy to make with just a few ingredients. I and my DH love this so much because of cheesy flavor of the beans. I think this is perfect for a movie night snack. Instead of popcorn or any other common snack, serve this nutty and spicy garbanzo with drinks. I usually add garlic for more flavor, the entire house smells awesome for some time while cheese is melting and garlic is toasting. Try this snack, I am sure you will like it and after all, who doesn't love a little crunch in their snack!!!!!!

Ingredients:-


  • 3 cups Garbanzo Beans, cooked
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Red Chili Flakes to taste
  • Salt to taste

Method:-

1. Preheat non-stick pan for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.

2. Drain garbanzo beans very well. Add them into the pan and let it toast for 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally.

3. Add grated garlic, oil, salt, and red chili flakes. Toast for 1o minutes.

4. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and is covering beans.

5. Let it cool just a little and serve with a little extra cheese sprinkle.

Enjoy...

Tips:

1. Drain garbanzo complete before putting them into pan, otherwise they won't be as crunchy as they should be.

2. Be gentle on salt. Parmesan cheese will infuse salty flavor any way.


Awards

Now it is time for Awards................. I received six awards in last few days. At this time imagine me standing on the podium with all 6 awards close to my heart and here comes the speech: I would thank my mom, my dad, my hubby etc. etc.etc.. and above all thank you blogger.com for creating a free site.....hehehehe....

Jokes apart, I am very very happy about each and every award and want to thank all the gals for your kindness and generosity. Here is the list of awards and who I would like to pass them onto:

Sireesha and Suma Rajesh passed me this Yum Yum award. Thank you so much gals :))



Ranji and Uma found me worthy of "Friendship Award". Thank you so much my dear friends :))



Vaidahi passed this "Rocking Girl Blogger" Award. Thank you so much :))



Indranee awarded "Giant Bear Hug" award. Big hug back to you as well :))




Hetal
sent me "Make My Day" award and made my day special :))



Sripriya passed me " Nice Matter Award". Thank you so much for the award :))



You all are my friends, and I am inspired by each and everyone of you. I want to pass all these awards to all of you. All of you deserve them for sheer hard work, dedication, and keeping this blogger community alive and kicking. Please accept the awards. Love you all and keep rocking!!!

34 comments:

Deepthi Shankar said...

thatz such a healthy snack

Indian Khana said...

Lovely snack....& Congrats for all the awards...

Laavanya said...

What a healthy and delicious snack that is Madhavi and Congrats on all your awards!! :)

EC said...

Tempting snack...congrats on all ur awards

Srikitchen said...

really its a healthy snak

Cham said...

Wow, such a tasty snack! Congrats on ur award series Dear!

Madhavi said...

Thanxx VP :))

Thanxx Priti :))

Thanxx Laavanya :))

Thanxx EC :))

Thanxx Srilekha :))

Thanxx Cham :))

Vaishali said...

What a healthy and delicious snack, Madhavi. I might give this a try, minus the cheese. I am guessing they'd still taste delicious.

Illatharasi said...

I never had this beans... nice one :)

Congrats for the awards!!!

ranji said...

woooooooooow..this is sucha a quick and healthy snack...rachael ray yeah..30 min meals queen..she can come up with whacky snacks which are delcious :)..i should give this one a try ...

ranji said...

hey congrats on ur awards too madhavi..keep up ur good work :)

Purva Desai said...

Madhavi,
Thanks for stopping by.....Toasted Garbanzo looks really nutritious snack. And congrats for receiving awards....may u get many such awards in future.:)

Trupti said...

very healthy snack Madhavi and congratulaitons for all awards.

Anjali Damerla said...

Hi Madhavi,
I came across your blog just recently . You have done a good job here.
I liked your Champakali recipe that you posted some time back.

Beyond Curries said...

I also saw this episode Madhavi. Was it really crunchy? Then I have to to try this.

Usha said...

Great idea,looks healthy and tasty,congrats on all your awards,there is one more for you at my blog,please check it out

A_and_N said...

I do...I LOVE crunchy snacks! And this one sounds fantastic :)

Indian Khana said...

Madhavi, you would prepare courier or speed post?

Andhra Flavors said...

i never heard abt this garbanzo. thanks for sharing this new one.

Andhra Flavors said...

i never heard abt this garbanzo. thanks for sharing this new one.

ST said...

Tempting and mouthwatering healthy snack...Congrats on all ur awards....

Shreya said...

Congratulations on all the awards! This is really healthy, though I would avoid the cheese:-) Nice and simple.

notyet100 said...

looks yum,.congrts for theawards

Swati said...

Lovely snack Madhavi..
Congrats on the lovely awards.. :))

Dori said...

Yum, I love garbanzo's any way! Congratulations on your awards!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow....these look like a perfect snack! And congrats for all ur awards :)

Namratha said...

This sure is a simple dish Madhavi, sounds delish (in RR's words;) ) Congrats on the awards!! :)

Pravs said...

snack looks so yummy ! congrats on all the awards !

Sum Raj said...

healthy and wonderful bites....looks lovly and congrates on ur awards..u deserve even more..hugs to u

Purva Desai said...

hmm....Gujarati chun :)

Unknown said...

Different tasty snack..I should definitely try this

Sunshinemom said...

Loved the snack! Very nice recipe and I will try it one of these days and let you know:)

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Unknown said...

Very interesting blog! It is very inspiring for me having started my own recipes blog.