Chickpeas & Sprouts Salad with Yoghurt Dressing

    

         

           

          Chickpeas have a high fibre content, has essential vitamins and minerals. It controls blood sugar levels, protects against heart disease and cancer and aids in weight loss. Sprouts, too contains phosphorus, potassium, dietary fibre, vitamin A, C and K. This combined with yoghurt, which has a cooling effect, are pretty much good for a healthy body.

          So this is a great way of relishing all these three elements in a nutritious salad form. This is a very refreshing and a yummy salad, particularly during summer. It is a wholesome meal in itself. Try pairing it with some clear soup for a balanced meal.

• 1 cup kabuli chana (chickpeas), soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup mixed sprouts
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. pepper powder or to taste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

          Pressure cook the chickpeas in enough water for 6-7 whistles. When cool, drain and keep aside. Pressure cook the sprouts (without water) too for 3 whistles. Keep aside.

          For the Dressing - Whisk together yoghurt, 1 tbsp. water, lime juice, salt, pepper powder and olive oil. 

          Just before serving, mix the chickpeas, green chilli and the sprouts along with the dressing. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves.

          

     

Chickpeas & Bell Peppers Salad

         
            
          A great option for weight watchers, this chickpea and bell pepper salad is very nutritious and wholesome. It can be served as a main course too. Just throw in some more veggies of your choice and you have a complete meal in front of you. You can drizzle some dressing for some added flavour. 

• 1/2 cup kabuli chana (chickpeas)
• 1/2 cup assorted Bell Peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup green papaya, grated
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, chopped
• few lettuce leaves, sliced
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• salt and pepper powder to taste

          Combine all the ingredients, except salt, in a bowl. Just before serving add salt to taste and toss well.