Mint and honey lassi with oven roasted chickpeas

After super busy mornings, afternoons are when I get to relax before the next marathon session of changing diapers, potty training , feeding and cleaning begins again.
   Add to the confusion 'sick kids ',  I lose even the 2 mins I get to sit down and check mails. Stress always makes me reach out to the most unhealthiest things to eat. Crunchy food is the best stress buster.More often than not, crunchy means fried
These recipes satisfy my craving for sweet ...and crunchy fried things

 Honey and Mint are a great combo. I first had it at a restaurant, where the tender coconut water was flavored with mint and honey. It had a great fresh taste. I wanted to recreate the same flavors.

Mint and Honey Lassi
1 cup plain yogurt 2% or non fat
3-4 leaves mint
honey 2 tsps
1 sprig mint for garnish

Method
Mix all ingredients together in a blender to a smooth consistency, adding water if required.
Pour into a pretty glass.
Making a pretty drink is pretty satisfying:)
Dip the sprig of mint in honey and garnish
  

I am a great fan of Alton Brown's 'Good Eats'. He can be intelligent and funny at the same time, and talk about food.I found this recipe on his show, and adapted it to my tastes and made it Indian.

Roasted Chickpeas

chickpeas- 1 cup
olive oil-1sp
salt
paprika
amchur
chilli powder

Method
Soak chickpeas in water overnight.
In the morning drain the water and let it dry out in a collandar
Add oil and salt to taste
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Heat the oven to 400F
Roast in the oven for about 60mins to 90 mins
toss every 15 mins
They must turn golden and crunchy.
Hit with paprika ,salt and amchur when hot .Mix and serve at room temperature.
Chana chur Garam :-)


I'm yet to try it out wit other legumes. I think they must work great too