Spicy Chickpeas

Ingredients:

Chickpeas - 1 cup
Olive oil - 1 tsp 
Bay Leaf - 1 (optional)
Cumin Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp 
Red Chili powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt  - to taste

Method:

1) Soak the Chickpeas overnight. Drain and rinse the chickpeas well. Cook chickpeas with some water and Bay leaf.
2) Cook for 3 whistles or about 8-9 minutes. Make sure you do not overcook it as it would get mashed easily. Wait for it depressurize (you can also keep the pressure cooker under cold water for a quick release). 
3) Drain the chickpeas well and discard the bay leaf. You can retain the  water and use in curry or to make soup.
4)  Make sure the chickpeas is dry using paper towel or cloth towel.
5) Meanwhile preheat Oven to 350 F. 
6) To the drained chickpeas, add Olive oil, Cumin coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. (or the seasoning of your choice. You can add them after they are roasted too). 
7) Add some oil in a skillet  and roast seasoned chickpeas for 5 minutes. 
8) Take baking tray and line it with parchment paper and spread out the chickpeas on it.
9) Bake for about 45 minutes or until crisp and golden. I baked for about 60 mins.
10) Shake the tray intermittently to redistribute the Chickpeas. 

Keep them stored at room temperature in an air tight container.  You can store them for 2 days to 1 week. But, in winter it tends to become soft soon. So, try to make in small portions.

Note:

1) You can also use canned Chickpeas, 2 cups worth, instead of dry chickpeas. Make sure to rinse it well. 
2) Add oil only to get the spices blended well with chickpeas.
3) You can add chilli powder if you want it to be more spicy.

Variations:

1) As an alternative to chilli powder you can also use Paprika or cayenne.
2) Just Piri piri mix can also be use with oil and salt.
3) Chinese flavoring: 1/2 tsp sesame oil flavored with 1 clove garlic, about 2 tsp sesame and lots of sea salt.
4) Italian flavoring : 2 tbsp Vegetarian Parmesan (or use Nutritional yeast), 1/2 tsp olive oil flavored with 1 clove garlic, pinch of pepper and sea salt.
5) Hot Indian Blend: 1/2 tsp oil flavored with 1 clove garlic, 1/4 tsp Garam Masala, 1/4 tsp Cumin Coriander powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, Pinch of pepper and table salt to taste.
6) Sweet flavoring: 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp of honey. Or just sprinkle some brown sugar / Coconut sugar / Cinnamon sugar on top. A light drizzle of Maple syrup or agave nectar also works.