Stuffed Pita Recipe With Tandoori Mayo Chickpeas, Pickled Onions and Vegetables

Step 1: To begin making the Stuffed Pita Recipe with Tandoori Mayo Chickpeas, Pickled Onions and Vegetables, first get all the ingredients prepped and ready

Step 2: Soak and cook the chickpeas until soft

Step 3: Add chickpeas in a pressure cooker with required amount of water and close the lid

Step 4: Let it cook till the cooker releases 7 to 8 whistles or cook for abut 30 minutes

Step 5: Let the pressure release on its own

Step 6: Open the cooker and take out the chickpeas in a bowl

Step 7: Keep it aside

Step 8: In a small mixing bowl, add the sliced onions, vinegar and salt

Step 9: Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes to get the pickled taste

Step 10: Shred the lettuce leaves and keep aside

Step 11: Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in pan; add the garlic, chickpeas, parsley and red chili powder

Step 12: Toss in the Tandoori Mayo and allow the chickpeas to simmer in the mayo for a few minutes

Step 13: Turn off the heat

Step 14: Check the salt and flavors and add more mayo if required

Step 15: Adjust the salt to taste and add chili powder if required to add to the punch

Step 16: Stir in the parsley leaves and keep aside

Step 17: Heat a skillet on medium heat; butter the pita breads from the outside and toast them until golden on the pan

Step 18: Turn off heat and allow it to cool a bit

Step 19: In the same skillet, add a little oil and roast the capsicum and onions on low heat until soft and lightly caramelized

Step 20: The final step is to assemble the pita with the spiced Tandoori Mayo chickpeas

Step 21: Slit open the pita from the top to create a pocket

Step 22: Place a few lettuce leaves in the bottom, spoon the Tandoori Mayo Chickpeas over the lettuce leaves, drizzle more Tandoori Mayo if you want the pita to be more creamy

Step 23: Add the pickled onions and cucumber on the top and serve

Step 24: Serve the Stuffed Pita with Tandoori Mayo Chickpeas, Pickled Onions and Vegetables as a wholesome weeknight dinner or even pack it into your lunch box or a picnic

Step 25: You can also served it with Masala Chai