• Healthy
• Vegetarian

Ingredients

1. 1 cup dried chickpeas (about 5 ounces), soaked overnight and drained
2. 1 medium tomato, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3. 1/2 cup diced cucumber (1/2 inch)
4. 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
5. 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
6. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
9. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
11. 1 teaspoon dried mango powder, optional (see Note)
12. Salt

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cover the chickpeas with 4 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are tender, about 2 hours; drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine the tomato, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, olive oil, vegetable oil, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne and mango powder. Add the chickpeas and season with salt. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

Dried mango powder, also known as amchoor, is made from sun-dried green mangoes. It’s available at Indian markets and from kalustyans.com.