Chickpea (Kabuli chana) Chaat

A healthy and nutritious version of the famous Indian chaat (snack). Made withwhite chickpeas (chana or chole), spices, herbs, onions, tomatoes and lemon, this is a quick and easy, tasty, tangy snack or even salad for just about anytime. Chickpeas are high in dietary fiber and also a rich source of proteins along with other micro nutrients. A regular consumption is known to regulate blood sugar and boost digestive and heart health, among other benefits.

● Prep time- 12 hours (including the soaking time)
● Making time- 5 minutes
● Servings- 2

Ingredients:

• Chickpea- 2 cups
• Onion- 2 tbsp, chopped
• Tomato- 2 tbsp, chopped
• Green chilli (optional)- 1 small, chopped
• Lemon juice- 8-10 drops
• Black salt- ¼ tsp
• Black pepper powder- ¼ tsp
• Coriander leaves- 1 tbsp, chopped
• Sesame seeds- ¼ tsp

Process:

● Soaking your chickpeas overnight is key to making this dish correctly. You can cook them however you’d like, but steaming them will help to retain their nutritional value. If you’re using a pressure cooker, be careful not to overcook them. Cook for a maximum of three whistles in a pressure cooker.
● Once they’re done, strain the water and put them in a plate or bowl to cool.
● Once they’re cold, garnish finely chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and some coriander leaves.
● Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and season with black salt and black pepper powder.
● Top it all off with sesame seeds and enjoy!