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Chickpeas Salad

கொண்டைக்கடலை சாலட்

By Ganesan Kannan

35 mins Serves 3 Medium Tanjore

A crisp, no-cook chickpeas salad built around 1 cup boiled chickpeas, finished with a South Indian mustard tempering.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and prepare 1 cup boiled chickpeas — chop, grate or cube as the recipe needs.

  2. 2

    Soak chickpeas overnight and cook them just until they yield to a press — firm chana holds the dressing better.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil, crackle mustard and urad dal with curry leaves, and pour this tempering over the mix.

  4. 4

    Add salt and the dressing only just before serving, and toss lightly with your fingertips.

  5. 5

    Serve the chickpeas salad fresh and cool as a side with rice or as a light meal on its own.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

கொண்டைக்கடலையை இரவு முழுவதும் ஊற வைத்து, உடையாமல் வேகவைக்கவும்.

Soak chickpeas overnight and cook them just until they yield to a press — firm chana holds the dressing better.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 247 kcal
  • Protein: 13 g
  • Carbs: 57 g
  • Fat: 20 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.