I always love to munch something on… that too, weekend evenings… I book marked this post on oven roasted chickpeas by our lovely blogger friend Suma @ Veggie Platter long ago. But now only got the perfect time to prepare it. Its really very tasty and crunchy. I wanted a extra bit spiciness and tangy taste in it and so added tikka masala too. Thank you Suma, for sharing the wonderful recipe. 

• Soak Chickpeas overnight.
• Add little salt (a pinch) and Pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles.

• When it is cooked, drain the water or store it and it can be used to prepare rasam.
• Take a baking tray and cover with aluminium foil. 
• Now spread the cooked chickpeas.

• Add the chilli powder, tikka masala, turmeric powder, salt and mix well.
• Now either spray the oil over the chickpeas, or add oil and mix thoroughly.

• Keep the oven in 150 deg C, and place the tray in the first rack. 
• After 15 min, take out the tray and give a stir. After that, for each 10 min, take out the tray and give a stir. 

• Repeat the process, till the chickpeas turns into light brown colour. 
• Take out, cool it and roasted chickpeas is ready to munch on or store in a air tight container.

• Any cooking oil can be used.
• Turmeric is optional.
• I added, tikka masala, for extra spiciness and tangy taste. It is purely optional. Original recipe, does not have it.