Chana Salad (Black)
Black chana (also known as black chickpeas) are a great source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack. It's a low-calorie option, making it an excellent Best Diet Recipe for Weight Loss. This vegan and gluten-free dish offers Nutritive Value, contributing to a balanced diet. Ideal for a Low Glycemic Index morning, it aligns with weight management goals.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
84 kcal
Protein
4 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Mint leaves
2 gms (2g)
Lemon, juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Pepper, black
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Black Chickpeas (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Chopped Cucumber
0.25 cup (50g)
Chopped Tomato
0.5 small cup (50g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Carrot
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Instructions
Preparation
-Wash, soak kala chana overnight.
- Pressure cook soaked kala chana.
Cooking Steps
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped onion, cucumber, tomato, carrot, coriander, green chilli and mint leaves.
Add the boiled chana to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chana and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well-coated.
You can refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together, or serve it immediately.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Arati Roy
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and Chana Salad (Black) fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Shreya Rustagi
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and the step-by-step instructions made cooking completely seamless. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Dinesh Verma
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Divya Dutta
"Making this regularly for dinner, and Chana Salad (Black) turned out absolute perfection! Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."