Weeknight Bhutanese Pan-Fried Chickpeas Salad

Assemble the ingredients: chickpeas, cinnamon, black pepper, lemon juice, onion, olive oil, flour.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the chickpeas and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Bhutanese flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Bhutanese accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.