VENKATA dinner recipe

Ingredients 

1. I cup dried black chickpeas 

2. 1 Medium Tomato, finely chopped 

3. 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped 

4. 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 

5. 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped 

6. 1 small green chili, finely chopped 

7. 1 tbsp grated carrot 

DRESSINGS :

1. 2 tbsp lemon juice 

2. 1 tsp chat masala 

3. 1/2 tsp cumin powder 

4. 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 

5. Salt to taste 

Prep time : 10 mins , cook time 3-4 mins , servings - 2 

Instructions :

1. soak the black chickpeas in 4 cups of water overnight  

2. Next day, drain the water and cook the black chickpeas with 2 cups of water with a pinch of salt

3. Drain any excess water and let the chickpeas cool completely

4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled black chickpeas, chopped onions , tomatoes, cucumber, chill, carrots, and cilantro

5. Ina separate bowl, mix, the lemon juice, chaat masala, cumin powder, cayenne powder and salt

6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to mix

7. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Nutritional facts :

Calories 220

Carbohydrates 35g

Protein 11g

Fat 3g

Fiber 11g

Iron 25% 

Folate 35%

Manganese 40%