A salad is a great way to pack some nutrients and fiber into your diet. And when we look at the variety of ingredients we use in our Indian cooking, there is certainly many different options to put together a salad. Lentils and legumes added to a salad or made into an Indian chaat can certainly help you with your protein intake.
Kala Chana Salad or Kala Chana Chaat is a healthy and protein-rich salad recipe. This is a great meal option for those who are aiming to shed some extra kilos and at the same want to enjoy a filling and nutritious meal. Kala chana is also known as brown chickpeas and black chickpeas. They can be boiled and included in your meal plan or can also be sprouted and then eaten. But whichever way you use, they surely are a healthy snack option.
Kaala Chana Chaat Recipe For Weight Loss
Course: SaladsCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
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minutesChickpea is a good source of protein for vegetarians. This is rich in fiber also. It contains high antioxidants, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and other essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Boiled Kala Chana/Black Chickpeas – 2 cups
Onion – 1 small, chopped
Tomato – 1 small, chopped
Cucumber – 1 small piece, chopped
Green Chilli – 1 small, chopped fine
Coriander Leaves – a handful, chopped
Lemon Juice – from half a lemon
Salt and Pepper as per taste
Chaat Masala – ½-¾ tsp
Amchur Powder – ¼-½ tsp
Paneer – 100 gms, cut/grated into small pieces
Directions
- Add the boiled chickpeas into a bowl.
- To this, add the chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, green chilli and coriander leaves and mix well.
- Next, add the lemon juice, salt and pepper, chaat masala and amchur powder and mix.
- Finally, sprinkle some grated paneer and toss it around.
- Serve this salad fresh.
