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Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema

January 4, 2022
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Crispy, crunchy chickpeas toasted in mango chutney and all the good Indian spices wilted down with some garlicky spinach and served over a layer of a salty fresh yogurt sauce and warm naan: these Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema are truly a bite of heaven.
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Crispy, crunchy chickpeas toasted in mango chutney and all the good Indian spices wilted down with some garlicky spinach and served over a layer of a salty fresh yogurt sauce and warm naan: these Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema are truly a bite of heaven.

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I’m a big Indian food girl. If you’ve read my blog before, you know that. There’s just something about all those amazing spices elevating the most simple of ingredients into something amazing that is just so addicting. It’s the best. Still, I’m not super into cooking the classic Indian dishes by myself. I mean, there’s just some things you should leave to the chefs who have spent their whole lives perfecting Tikka Masala or Vindaloo… aka not me. Instead, I love to play with all those classic flavors and textures and reinvent them into something bit more On Annie’s Menu —  something a bit more out of the ordinary. Today, that meant I was going to spin those classics into a flatbread. In particular, I was going to spin them into a flatbread with fluffy warm naan, a cooling cucumber feta sauce, warm pan crisped chickpeas, and the best of tangy crunchy toppings. And, must I say, these Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema are one of my favorite things out there.

Crispy, crunchy chickpeas toasted in mango chutney and all the good Indian spices wilted down with some garlicky spinach and served over a layer of a salty fresh yogurt sauce and warm naan: these Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema are truly a bite of heaven.

the breakdown…

These Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema are seriously the best weeknight dinner out there. Whether you start with a base of homemade naan or even just go with a store bought version, this dish comes together so fast. Really, the naan just acts as a warm toasty base for these flatbreads, so you want to start off by warming and toasting them up in the oven. You want the bottom to be a bit firm enough to hold all of the toppings, and of course have to have that golden crust from a bit of olive oil. Seriously so delicious.

While the naan is toasting, go ahead and get those super simple toasted chickpeas ready to go. You want to start with chickpeas that have been very well dried. Rinse them, drain them, and then go in with a paper towel to  make sure they are no longer wet. If the chickpeas retain too much moisture, they will never crisp up on the stove and will just get soggy. But, once you toss a really dry chickpea into some hot oil, the result is the perfect crispy yet chewable bite. Let those cook for a few minutes and then stir in all the flavor. I’m talking mango chutney, garam masala, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. All the goods. Given that you’re only using 3 tbsp, I recommend using a store bought mango chutney, unless you already have the chutney on hand or plan on using it more often. Don’t skip the chutney though… it truly brings in the best sweet and tangy flavor to the plate. Plus, the moisture from the chutney is perfect for getting all those good spices to stick to the chickpeas. 

Crispy, crunchy chickpeas toasted in mango chutney and all the good Indian spices wilted down with some garlicky spinach and served over a layer of a salty fresh yogurt sauce and warm naan: these Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema are truly a bite of heaven.

toss in some greens…

Once you throw all of the flavor into those chickpeas, it’s time to get the spinach working. In all honesty, you could totally skip this step. Personally, however, I love how the little bit of wilted spinach bring some brightness to the dish, and really helps spread out those good Indian flavors. With just a bit of water to help the wilting process and a good bit of spinach, you topping is just about done!

Before you assemble your Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema, however, you have to make the cucumber feta crema — obvi! This is seriously such a simple sauce, as you just toss everything into a blender or food processor and get spreading. Playing off of your classic Indian Raita, this is a chilled cucumber yogurt spread. Yes, chilled. In fact, I think that’s what makes this recipe more of a “flatbread” as opposed to your classic pizza. You have the warm topping and naan, but also a cooling sauce of greek yogurt, feta, cucumber, lime, coriander, cumin, and salt. No need to throw everything into the oven together in the end — you simply devour it with the diversity of flavors, textures, and temperatures!

top it off…

Speaking of which, to get the final crunchy bits and tangy flavors into the mix, go ahead and top everything off with some slivered almonds and some sweet pickled onions. Any toasted nut would work, just as a plain thinly sliced red onion would be delicious. Really, just assemble these Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema to your liking and get to devouring! Serve them up as a starter for an Indian feast, as a main course by themselves, or even with a cucumber or mixed greens salad. Pan fried wild mushrooms or zucchini would also be delicious for some more veg. Oh, and season everything with extra red pepper flakes to your liking… the more spice the better in Indian cooking, in my opinion! Either way, I know these will be a big hit!

I hope you love these Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema as much as I do! Let me know what you think in the comments below:)))

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Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema

Recipe by Annie PatrickCourse: Main Course, AppetizerCuisine: Indian, FusionDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

Crispy, crunchy chickpeas toasted in mango chutney and all the good Indian spices wilted down with some garlicky spinach and served over a layer of a salty fresh yogurt sauce and warm naan: these Indian Chickpea Naan Flatbreads with Cucumber Feta Crema are truly a bite of heaven.  

Ingredients

  • chickpeas:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)

  • 2 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and pat dry

  • ¼ cup mango chutney, store bought or homemade

  • 2 tsp garam masala

  • 2 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely diced

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 cups baby spinach

  • cucumber feta crema:

  • 1 cup greek yogurt

  • 8 oz feta cheese

  • ½ a large cucumber, finely grated and drained of all water*

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp salt

  • assembly:

  • Olive oil or olive oil spray, as needed

  • 4-5 naan flatbreads, store bought or homemade

  • ½ cup sweet pickled onions, store bought or homemade

  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Spray or rub each piece of naan with olive oil. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 4-5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, toss in the chickpeas. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until they begin to crisp up. Then, stir in the mango chutney, garam masala, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant. Stir in the water and the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted and the water is cooked down, another 2-3 minutes.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine all of the cucumber feta crema ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  • Assemble each flatbread by layering some of the crema onto each warm piece of naan, and topping it off with a big scoop of the chickpeas, some sweet pickled onions, and a few slivered almonds. Serve and enjoy!
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