Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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.

sprouted chana salad

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.

 AWARDS TIME:
Special Thanks to Sangee Vijay of Typical Indian Cooking for passing me such beautiful awards..I would like to pass these awards to all my fellow bloggers..they all truly deserve it.. Please pick up and post it.."KEEP THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ROLLING"
                     Sending this recipe to Akheela's food palette series finale rainbow colors.
                         This dish goes to Healthy Living event hosted by Yummy in my Tummy.

22 comments:

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Very colorful and delicious looking chikpea salad. As you have rightly mentioned that it is got so many rich nutrients.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

aipi said...

Truly delicious :) Would love to grab one bowl from your pics right now :)
USMasala

Raks said...

Very nutritious salad,nice clicks!

Hari Chandana P said...

Very healthy and delicious salad.. looks super perfect :)
Indian Cuisine

Saraswathy Balakrishnan said...

A very colorful and a healthy salad for those who are on diet just like me..should try tis very soon..thanks for sharing :)

Unknown said...

What healthy way to start the day with this yummy and healthy salad

Rekha shoban said...

healthy n colourful salad!!nice click dear!

Unknown said...

Colourful, nutritious and healthy salad.

Lifewithspices said...

very delicious healthy salad..

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

delicious n fullfillling...:P
Tasty Appetite

Prathima Rao said...

Nutritious, protein packed & tempting salad..!!
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner

munchmunchcrunchcrunch said...

delicious and healthy...a combo that we all want.

Priya Suresh said...

Wat a nutritious and healthy salad,full of proteins..

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

quite a healthy and yummy salad

Neha said...

Healthy, colorful and yummy salad...

Sangeetha M said...

wat a nutritious n yummy salad...give me that protein bowl..lovely click!!
thanx for accepting n posting the awards..you really deserve them n much more..

Sayantani Mahapatra Mudi said...

what a beautiful space you have created here...lovely recipes and gorgeous clicks. the salad looks fresh and crunchy.

Unknown said...

The colourful salad is making me to grab the entire bowl. How says no to this healthy salad? BTW Congratulations on your awards. Keep rocking!

Cheers,
Uma

Torviewtoronto said...

congrats on the well deserved awards
colourful delicious looking salad thank you for linking

Julie said...

Healthy pack of balanced nutrition.. Lovely n colorful!!
Thanx for visiting my blog and leaving your sweet comments..glad to follow you too:-)

jik said...

have to try the recipe. thanks for sharing

Alpana said...

I love salad......this on looks delish.....glad to have found your space. Following you.

 
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