Take 1 cup "desi" chickpeas and cook 'em. How? Well, use your favorite bean cooking method, but it'll probably come down to something as follows Soak overnight in plenty of water (or, alternatively, bring to a boil, cover, turn off the heat, and let it sit for an hour) Discard the water, and rinse repeatedly till the water runs clear Saucepan + salt + water (about 2" over the chickpeas), and simmer till done - about 1.5 hrs (or 25" in a pressure cooker, 'tis what I do) As a bonus, while simmering, toss in a few pieces of Kombu for an awesome umami kick Drain when done (and discard, or eat, the kombu!) In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup diced mangoes 1/2 cup shredded coconut (not the dried kind. You can probably get this frozen :-) 2 chopped thai chillies (or more. or less. up to you) Set this aside for a wee bit while you prepare the chickpeas In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp oil and 1 tsp mustard seeds , till the seeds are don...