Sprouted Black Chickpea Salad | High Protein

Know What You Eat: Sprouts are considered as wonder foods they are abound with antioxidants, they are full of protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, Black Chickpea very good source of folic acid, fiber, and manganese.  They are also a good source of protein, as well as minerals such as iron, copper, zinc, and magnesium.This makes them a great food especially for diabetics and insulin-resistant individuals.  When served with your favorite raw vegetables or as a side dish in a main course, black chickpea  is extremely low and complete protein food.

Recipe: Sprouted Channa Salad | Black Chickpea

Serves 2                      Cooking time 10 mins                 Preparation time 15 mins

Ingredients

1 C Steamed Sprouted Kala Channa | Black Chickpea

1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Large Tomato, chopped 

1 Medium Cucumber, chopped

1 Medium Beetroot, boiled and chopped

1/4 C Celery, chopped (optional)

1 Small Green Chili, finely chopped

1/2 tsp Chaat masala powder
1-1/2 tsp. Lemon juice
1/4 tsp  Roasted Cumin (Jeera) powder
Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves 

Salt to taste

Preparation

• Wash, drain and steam sprouts  
• Add chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, beetroot, celery and other ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Garnish with coriander. Makes a healthy breakfast, or salad for main course.

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Cabbage Peas Stir Fry

Know What You Eat: Cabbage provides you with this cholesterol-lowering benefit whether it is raw or cooked. When it comes to Cancer, cabbage stands above all because of its unique three different types of nutrient richness found in this widely enjoyed food and they are (1) antioxidant richness, (2) anti-inflammatory richness, and (3) richness in glucosinolates means anticarcinogenic. Cabbage Peas stir fry is  a quick to make stirfry and goes well with parathas (Indian flat bread).

   

Ingredients:

2 C Cabbage, shredded

1/2 C Peas

1 Tomato, medium
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
Cilantro for garnishing 
Asafoetida, a pinch

1 Tbsp Oil

Spices:

1 tsp Red chilli powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Garam Masala powder

Salt to taste

Sugar to taste (optional)

Method:

1.. Heat oil in a wok, splutter mustard seeds, add cumin seeds, hing, cabbage, peas, tomato and rest of the spices.

2.. Combine it well, and cook for next 5 mins.on high heat ...thats it the stirfry is ready to serve.

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