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Introduction:
Rice or wheat or bread or pasta is not only main dish. You can also replace them with protein rich chickpea salad. It is so easy to cook and tasty to eat. Trust me this is gonna be your favourite snack and you'll try next time. In my home, sometimes it is our snack as well as supper. Come on little chefs, put on your aprons and hat and get into the kitchen let's prepare mealy snacks.
Ingredients:
you all need,
- chickpeas -1 cup
- onion - well chopped 1no.
- tomato - well chopped 2 nos.
- carrot - grated 1 no. (optional)
- unripe mango - grated - 1/2 cup
- sev or bhujiya or roasted peanuts (optional) - 1 cup
- coriander leaves - to garnish
- chat masala - for taste
How to prepare?: First of all soak the chickpea in a plenty of water atleast five hours before trying this recipe. After five hours of soaking, pressure cook this chickpea for 3 whistles. Strain this and keep it aside. Don't forget to add salt for the chickpeas before cooking them. Now chop and grate the veggies. Take a medium sized bowl and add a layer of chickpeas. Top it with onions , tomatoes , veggies. Give it a good mix. Now add 3 teaspoons of chat masala and add sev or bhujia or roasted peanuts and mix them. Now finally garnish it with finely chppped coriander leaves
🥦Health benefits:
Dear readers and my tiny taster buddies, this chickpea salad is not just colorful, it’s a power-packed bowl of goodness! Chickpeas are little protein bombs that keep you full and give you energy to jump, run, study, or even sing your favorite song! 😄 They are rich in fiber, which means happy tummy and easy digestion. Tomatoes bring Vitamin C that keeps your skin glowing and your immunity strong like a superhero. Carrots help your eyes sparkle with Vitamin A, and raw mango adds tanginess plus a lot of Vitamin C to chase away colds. Onions help fight germs and keep your heart smiling. And don’t forget the coriander leaves, they clean your body from inside and make the salad look like a festival on your plate. Bonus points if you top it with peanuts or sev, crunchy, fun, and full of iron and good fats!
🍽️ Serving Suggestion:
You can serve this chickpea salad warm, it tastes awesome! Pack it in your snack box, or enjoy it while watching cartoons, doing homework, or chilling with your family. Add a few drops of lemon juice or a spoon of thick curd on top to twist the flavor. If you're having guests at home, fill them in small paper cups and garnish with mint leaves, it’ll look like a fancy street-style chaat! ✨
🧒 Kids Advisory:
My dear little master chefs! This is a no-fire recipe after boiling chickpeas, but I still want you to have mama or dada with you while using the pressure cooker or chopping the veggies. Wash your hands before and after, and ask for help with sharp knives. If you’re too small, let your elder sibling mix the salad while you sprinkle the masala like a pro! 💪 Don’t forget to clean up your cooking area, it’s part of being a great chef!
🥦Health Advisory:
This recipe is very safe and healthy, but still a small word for all the caring parents reading this, make sure the chickpeas are cooked soft and well. If you're preparing it for toddlers or younger kids, I don't know whether they can eat or not. Consult paedetrician or elders before feeding them. For kids under 2, mash the chickpeas slightly and reduce the spice level. Also, use fresh veggies and consume the salad within 4– 6 hours for best taste and safety.
🥗 Prep Time:
30–35 minutes (including boiling time)
So my lovely readers, how did this healthy chickpea snack make your tummy feel? 😊 I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Let’s meet in the comments section and chit-chat about food, flavors, and fun!
Until we meet again, Stay hydrated, stay healthy, and keep cooking with love! 💚
With crunchy chickpeas and endless smiles,
– M. Sakthimeena
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