High-protein Chickpea Salad

Directions

  1. 1Soak the chickpeas overnight.
  2. 2Boil the chickpeas on full flame until cooked.
  3. 3Peel and finely chop the onion.
  4. 4Transfer the chopped onion into a mixing bowl.
  5. 5Finely chop the tomato.
  6. 6Add the chopped tomato to the mixing bowl.
  7. 7Add pomegranate seeds to the mixing bowl.
  8. 8Add 100 grams of curd to the mixing bowl.
  9. 9Add the boiled chickpeas to the mixing bowl.
  10. 10Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
  11. 11Add black pepper and pink salt to taste.

Ingredients

  • 70 grams Chickpeas
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 1 whole Tomato
  • a handful Pomegranate
  • 100 grams Curd
  • a pinch Black pepper
  • a pinch Pink salt

Equipment

Cooking potCutting boardKnifeMixing bowlStrainerSpoon

Tips

  • If you are trying to lose fat, eat this salad twice or thrice a week.
  • Chickpeas have protein, but the way they are often consumed (e.g., chole bhature, chole kulche, tikki chaat) is unhealthy. This salad offers a healthy alternative.
  • This salad is often served in resorts as a healthy option