Indian Spiced Canapés

Ingredients

• 24 mini toasts or crackers 24 mini toasts or crackers
• 1 cup (200g) cooked chickpeas, mashed 1 cup (200g) cooked chickpeas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 2 tablespoons mint chutney 2 tablespoons mint chutney
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small cucumber, finely chopped 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional) 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 3g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 18g, 3g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, mix the mashed chickpeas with chaat masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
2. 2.
   Spread a spoonful of the chickpea mixture onto each mini toast or cracker.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt with chopped cilantro. Spoon a dollop of yogurt onto each canapé.
4. 4.
   Drizzle tamarind chutney and mint chutney over the yogurt layer.
5. 5.
   Top each canapé with chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, and green chili (if using).
6. 6.
   Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
7. 7.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chickpeas — Make sure to cook the chickpeas until they are soft and easily mashable. Canned chickpeas can also be used as a time-saving alternative.
• Tamarind chutney — If you don't have tamarind chutney, you can substitute it with date chutney or sweet chili sauce for a different flavor profile.

Tips & Tricks

• Experiment with different toppings such as shredded chicken, paneer (Indian cottage cheese), or roasted vegetables to cater to different preferences.
• For added crunch, sprinkle some sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles) on top of the canapés.
• If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of garam masala or finely chopped green chilies to the chickpea mixture.

Serving advice

Arrange the Indian Spiced Canapés on a platter and serve them as an appetizer at parties or as a delightful snack during tea time. They are best enjoyed fresh and can be served alongside a refreshing beverage.

Presentation advice

To enhance the visual appeal, arrange the canapés in a decorative pattern on a serving platter. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of tamarind chutney for an elegant touch.