Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas are a great favourite in cooked dishes, salads and dips. This salad derives its name from the boiled, spicy chickpeas vendors used to sell to passers-by in newspaper cones, most often in the days before pre-packaged, imported junk food. Though high in protein and vitamins, this salad is popular mainly because it can satisfy hunger on a small budget. The acrid and slightly bitter taste of the cumin is an important addition to the otherwise bland chickpeas. For maximum flavour, roas