Vedic Candies with Chickpeas
12 servings
90 minutes
Vedic candies with chickpeas are a refined delicacy of Indian cuisine filled with ancient traditions and sophisticated flavors. Chickpeas, known for their nutritional properties, create a tender, velvety texture while almonds and sunflower seeds add a nutty depth of flavor. Honey adds natural sweetness, vanilla sugar provides a subtle aroma, and cinnamon brings warm spice. These candies not only delight the palate but also provide energy while remaining a healthy alternative to store-bought sweets. They can be shaped into balls or figurine pieces, turning the preparation process into creativity. Such a dessert pairs perfectly with aromatic tea and makes a wonderful treat for family gatherings or meditative moments of solitude. The origins of the recipe trace back to Vedic culture where food was considered part of spiritual harmony.
1
Soak the chickpeas in water for 12 hours, then drain, rinse, and cook for 40-60 minutes, and dry on a towel.
- Chickpeas: 150 g
2
If desired, you can manually peel the chickpeas to get a softer mass.
3
Blend all ingredients until crumbly, resembling sand dough.
- Sunflower seeds: 3 tablespoons
- Roasted almonds: 100 g
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla sugar: 15 g
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
4
You can roll balls from the obtained mass or use molds to give any shape ;)
