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Recipe: Veggie Salad With Chickpeas

November 07, 2023 12:39 IST

Before Diwali actually begins and the ghee amd sugar-laden treats get rolled out, there is still time to stay healthy and eat light.

Maybe you are craving a salad that won't bring on guilt pangs. Try this Veggie Salad With Chickpeas.

To dress it up further, swap the chickpeas for boiled rajma or kidney beans.

Add some chopped green or red chillies for a little kick.

This simple salad will keep your calorie count in control and is extremely filling.

Veggie Salad With Chickpeas

Recipe courtesy: California Walnuts

Serves: 2

Ingredients

Method

Editor's Note: For a Jain version, omit the onions and garlic.

For a vegan version, use vegan yoghurt.

Take care to not over-boil the chickpeas. They should be cooked but firm.

Further additions to this salad could be chopped parsely or chopped green coriander, pieces of toasted pita, crumbled paneer or crumbled feta cheese.

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