Warm Spiced Chickpeas with Garlic Yogurt
A quick and comforting Turkish lunch featuring warm, cumin-spiced chickpeas layered over cool garlic yogurt, drizzled with sizzling chili butter and served with toasted pita.
Vegetarian
Contains: Milk, Gluten

Instructions
- 1
Off heat, whisk 500g strained yogurt, 20g minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- 2
On medium-high heat, toast 300g of sliced pita bread in a dry pan for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, then set aside.
- 3
On medium heat, warm 30ml olive oil in a pan. Add 800g drained chickpeas, 10g cumin, and 5g sweet paprika, stirring to prevent sticking.
- 4
On medium heat, cook the chickpeas for 5 minutes until they are fully heated through and coated in spices, then remove from heat.
- 5
On low heat, melt 50g butter in a small pan. Add 5g pul biber, stirring constantly to avoid scorching, until the butter foams red.
- 6
Off heat, spread the garlic yogurt on plates, top with warm chickpeas, drizzle with the hot chili butter, and garnish with mint.
Nutrition
- kcal
- 680
- Protein
- 26
- Carbs
- 70
- Fat
- 32