Chickpea pastry with Cashews and Dates

This is a really quick and simple dish that is easily put together with little effort!
High on protein and flavour yet feels like indulgence :)

Ingredients:
1/2 sheet of phyllo pastry dough, thawed according to the package instructions
1 can of Garbanzo Beans or chickpeas, drained and washed
5-6 Dates, chunky chops
6-7 Cashews, chunky chops
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 tsp cumin powder
4 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp red chilly powder
2 tsp black pepper powder
Salt to taste
Oil or Ghee for sauté

Method:
1. In a non-stick pan, take some oil or ghee and sauté finely chopped onion until it starts turning translucent, about 4-5 minutes on low flame.
2. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, chilly powder, black pepper powder and salt. Sauté for another minute to cook the spices.
3. Now add the chopped dates, cashews and beans to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
4. While the beans are cooking, roll the dough to a thin flat bread shape and place it on the baking sheet.

5. Arrange the beans mixture on top of the pastry sheet and bake at 375F for about 20-25 minutes until the pastry is cooked.

Cut into four parts with a pizza cutter and enjoy savoury Chickpea pastry!

Tip: You can also use the chickpea filling as a side dish with lamb, veggies and roti.