Try Chana (Chickpea) Salad with this yummy twist and you will fall in love with Chana again.
Would you be surprised if you know Chana can help you in lowering the risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis, managing mood swings during menstruation, and post-menopause along with the weight loss?
Chickpeas or Chana are extremely loaded with fiber, plant-based protein, immune-boosting antioxidants, and bloat-busting minerals. So if you indulge yourself with cooked Chickpeas or Chickpea Soup Or Chickpea Salad, then you are on your smart path to bid good-bye to weight.
Hence, we bring to you a traditional Chana Salad recipe with this yummy twist because we need to eat Chana more than we think. Watch the video or read the instructions below to know more about the Yummy Twist.
 Source: www.thehealthsite.com
Credits: Healthy Fusion
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Directions:
Recipe #1: Chickpea Salad with Green Sauce Dressing:
INGREDIENTS:
Green Sauce Dressing:
- Hari Mirch (Green chillies) 1-2
- Namak (Salt) ¼ tsp
- Olive oil 3 tbs
- Lemon juice 2 tbs
- Apple cider vinegar 1 tbs
- Parsley chopped ¼ Cup
- Pudhina (Mint leaves) chopped 2 tbs
- Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 2 tbs
- Channa (Chickpeas) boiled 1 Cup
- Gajar (Carrot) 1 small
- Mooli (Radish) sliced 2
- Toasted bran bread cubes
STEPS:
- In a blender, add green chillies, salt, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, parsley, mint leaves, fresh coriander and blend until pureed & set aside.
- In a bowl, add chickpeas, carrot, radish, toasted bran bread cubes and drizzle green sauce dressing, mix well & serve.
Recipe#2: Chickpea Salad with Tomato & Cucumber:
INGREDIENTS:
Lemon & Garlic Dressing:
- Lal Mirch (Red chilli) crushed ½ tsp
- Namak (Salt) ¼ tsp
- Zeera (Cumin seeds) roasted & crushed ½ tsp
- Lehsan (Garlic) crushed 1 tsp
- Mustard paste 1 tsp
- Lemon juice 1 tbs
- Sirka (Vinegar) 2 Tsp
- Olive oil 2 tbs
- Chana (Chickpeas) boiled 1 Cup
- Gajar (Carrot) cubes ½ Cup
- Kheera (Cucumber) cubes ½ Cup
- Pyaz (Onion) cubes 1 small
- Tamatar (Tomato) cubes 1
- Yellow bell pepper cubes ¼ Cup
- Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) finely chopped 2 tbs
- Pudhina (Mint leaves) finely chopped 2 tbs
STEPS:
- In a bowl, add red chilli crushed, salt, cumin seeds, garlic, mustard paste, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil and mix well & set aside.
- In a bowl, add chickpeas, carrot, cucumber, onion, tomato, yellow bell pepper, fresh coriander, mint leaves and drizzle lemon & garlic dressing, mix well & serve.