An air fryer transforms ordinary chickpeas into a golden, crunchy snack in under 15 minutes. But there's one trick you have ...

Spread chickpeas out on a baking sheet and drizzle ... water or stock to loosen soup to the consistency of melted ice cream. Add brown sugar, salt, cayenne and lemon juice, and purée to incorporate.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, shaking the tray regularly to prevent the chickpeas from sticking to the bottom. The chickpeas are ready when they are golden-brown and crunchy.

Shallow fry the potato cakes on all sides until brown and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper. Finish the chickpeas with some coriander and curry leaves. Serve with the potato cakes. If using dried ...