What can I use instead of cumin seeds and chilli flakes?

[EllieArroway]

I'm planning on making this for myself tonight

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/333614/red-lentil-chickpea-and-chilli-soup

I thought I had most things, but no cumin or chilli flakes!

I do have ground cayenne chilli pepper & some chopped chillis in a jar of oil. Could I use either of these?

And what could I use instead of cumin?

It doesn't have to be perfect - just edible. Thanks :)

Oh - and what could I use the leftover half tin of chick peas for tomorrow (hate hummus).

Ta.

Cumin wont be vital use cayenne pepper.

TY, beeny.

Make falafel with the chickpeas, leave out the cumin (use coriander or curry powder if you want), fresh or powdered chilli will do the trick.

Or freeze the chick peas and lob in a casserole next time you cook one.