Breakfast: حمسة نخي (Hamsat Nikhi) – Spiced Chickpea Sauté

Breakfast حمسة نخي (Hamsat Nikhi) is a hearty sauté of boiled chickpeas tossed with garlic, turmeric, and black lime. It’s a protein-rich, vegan-friendly dish often served with bread or eaten on its own. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll learn how to infuse legumes with Gulf spices and create a satisfying, simple breakfast.

Nikhi is popular in both Bahraini and Kuwaiti homes, often sold by street vendors in paper cones. The proverb “الحمص زاد الصابرين” (“Chickpeas feed the patient”) reflects its slow-cooked comfort. At MUNCH CLASSES, we explore how this dish became a street-side staple and a home-cooked favorite.