Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) Recipe
Salad and SproutsBlack chickpeas contain a unique combination of antioxidants, anthocyanins, delphindin, cyanidin and petunidin as well as phytonutrients and ALA that maintain the health of blood vessels and prevent oxidative stress, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. Black chickpeas contain considerable amounts of folate and magnesium.
You can use sprouted black chickpeas too.
Recipe Category:
Salad & Sprouts
Recipe Cuisine:
Indian
Total Time (Minutes):
40
Servings:
3
Ingredients:
- Boiled Kala Chana - 1 cup
- Cumin Seeds (jeera) - 1/2 teaspoon
- Chopped Onion -1
- Ginger (grated)-1/2 teaspoon
- Cooking Oil
- Salt & chopped green chilli - to taste
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a kadai or pan. When it is hot enough to saute, add cumin seeds. When seeds begin to splutter, add chopped onion and cook until it turns light brown.
- Add grated ginger,chopped green chilli. Mix well and cook for 10-20 seconds on low flame. Add Salt & any other masala you wish to add.
- Add boiled chickpeas , mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes with lid covered.