Ingredients
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3 tablespoons sesame seeds, dry roasted in frying pan
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and mashed (with a potato masher)
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2 eggs, beaten
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100 ml oil (6-7 tbs)
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3 tablespoons tomato sauce (may need more)
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3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
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2 spring onions, sliced (slender)
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1 2/3 cups self rising flour
Instructions
- In a skillet dry toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool.
- In a big bowl combine flour, sesame seeds and spices (garlic, cumin and chili powder).
- In a second bowl combine eggs, tomato sauce, oil and mashed chickpeas.
- Add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. If dough is too dry, add a tbs or two more of tomato sauce. If dough is too wet, add a bit more flour. Do not overmix.
- Lastly fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and spring onion slices.
- Fill into prepared muffin tins and bake in the pre-heated oven at 180°C/350°F for 20-25 minutes or until skewer inserted in the middle of the muffins comes out clean.
- Enjoy! :).