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One of the most nutritious beans - chickpeas are rich in iron, protein and folic acid . Curds enrich this tangy Indian chickpea salad with mint dressing with more protein and calcium while coriander and mint increase its vitamin A content. So we have got you a salad with such a combination that is chickpea salad with mint dressing.

kabuli chana salad for weight loss is very quick and easy to make. If you are on a diet or need to watch weight, this is a perfect healthy chickpea salad for weight loss recipe. This salad is light on the tummy and is super healthy. You can even have this for your lunch or dinner or you can also use it as a tiffin recipe!!

The method to make Indian chickpea salad with pudina dressing is very easy!! We have soaked kabuli chana overnight and cooked them, but make sure you do not over cook them or the salad will get mushy will tossing. Take mint, coriander, curds, salt and pepper and blend them together to make the mint dressing. Cut cucumbers and tomatoes into cubes and chop the spring onion greens and white. To prepare the chick pea salad with mint dressing, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, spring onions, prepared mint dressing, salt and pepper to taste and toss everything well. You can even add few drops of lemon juice if you wish to.

Refrigerate the healthy salad with dressing and serve it chilled to relish the flavours of kabuli chana salad with pudina dressing.

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Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss

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Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss recipe - How to make Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss

Soaking Time:  Overnight   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For Indian Chickpea Salad For Weight Loss
2 cups soaked , drained and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
3/4 cup tomato cubes
1 cup cucumber cubes
3/4 cup chopped spring onion whites and greens
salt to taste

For The Mint Dressing
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp low fat curds (dahi)
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Method
For the mint dressing
    For the mint dressing
  1. Combine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using a little water. Keep aside.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. To make indian chickpea salad for weight loss, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add the mint dressing and toss well.
  2. Serve the indian chickpea salad for weight loss immediately or chilled.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy167 cal
Protein8.1 g
Carbohydrates28.5 g
Fiber13.4 g
Fat2.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium21.8 mg
Chick Pea Salad with Mint Dressing (Low Cholesterol) Video by Tarla Dalal's Team
Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss recipe with step by step photos

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    Like Chickpea Salad with Mint Dressing
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Preparation for the chickpea salad
    Preparation for the chickpea salad
  1. To make the Indian chickpea salad for weight loss | kabuli chana salad with pudina dressing |  healthy chickpea salad for weight loss |, wash and soak 1 cup of kabuli chana overnight in a deep bowl
  2. In the morning, drain well using a strainer
     
  3. Transfer the soaked chana to a pressure cooker.
  4. Add the salt and 3 cup of water.
  5. Pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles over a medium flame or until they are soft. Allow the steam to escape naturally and then carefully open the lid
  6. Drain the boiled kabuli chana using a strainer and keep aside
  7. Chop the tomato and cucumber into cubes.
  8. Also, chop spring onion greens and whites.
  9. For the mint dressing, we will be using fresh mint leaves and coriander leaves. Pick and clean the bunch of these leafy greens.
  10. Wash them thoroughly, pat them dry and chop them. Measure ½ cup each and keep aside.

For the mint dressing
    For the mint dressing
  1. For preparing a refreshing mint dressing, in a mixer jar, take chopped mint leaves.
  2. Add chopped coriander.
  3. Next, add 2 tbsp of low-fat curds. This increases the tanginess of the chickpea salad and also adds in protein and calcium to that bowl.
  4. Season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Grind to a smooth paste using a little water and keep aside. You can refrigerate this dressing until serving if not using it immediately

How to make chickpea salad with mint dressing
    How to make chickpea salad with mint dressing
  1. To make kabuli chana salad with phudina dressing, in a bowl take 2 cups of drained and boiled kabuli chana. You can even use kala chana or any other pulses.
  2. Add tomato cubes. Mint, coriander and tomato increase the folic acid and vitamin A content of this chickpea salad recipe.
  3. Add cucumber cubes.
  4. Add chopped spring onion greens and whites.
  5. Add salt to taste. Be careful while adding salt as the dressing and also, the boiled chana has salt already.
  6. Add the prepared mint puree.
  7. Toss gently using two spoons and our kabuli chana salad with mint dressing is ready.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve chickpea salad with mint dressing. You can relish it immediately or put it in a refrigerator for a while and enjoy a chilled bowl of chickpea salad.

Indian chickpea salad for weight loss
    Indian chickpea salad for weight loss
  1. Indian chickpea salad for weight loss.   High protein and high fiber diet is the essence of weight loss. And this Indian chickpea salad is the best example of this. The high protein salad content (8.1 g per serving)  helps to boost metabolism and build muscle mass. It also aids in building the cells of your body, including the immune cells. This high fiber salad abounds in fiber too, which gives you a feeling of satiety and avoids binge eating. The mint dressing is the true essence of this recipe. It adds not many calories but instead lends antioxidants to avoid inflammation along with irresistible flavours. It can be served in small portions as a snack or toss in some paneer and make it a meal in itself. Remember to chew it well to avoid indigestion. If you face bloating problems with pulses at night, avoid this salad during dinner time and have it for lunch. This would give you enough time to complete digestion. To achieve weight loss turn to recipes like chickpea salad along with a good exercise regime, as only diet doesn’t aid in achieving your weight loss targets.

Tips for Indian chickpea salad for weight loss
    Tips for Indian chickpea salad for weight loss
  1. This recipe has overnight soaking, so plan for it in advance.
  2. The kabuli chana for this recipes should be perfectly cooked till done and yet maintain a texture that you can bite into. 

     
  3. There is salt added while cooking chana and while making the dressing both. So ver little salt while making the salad finally.
     
  4. Look for mint leaves and coriander leaves that have firm, unwilted leaves, are vividly deep green in color with no signs of yellowing or browning.
     
  5. Do not make the dressing too much in advance. It may lose its colour. 

Reviews

Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss
 on 07 Jul 22 09:10 AM
5

Hello Madam, Its an awesome recipe. testy, healthy and easy too. thanks a lot. PlZ share some more like this , if you can.
Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss
 on 15 Jun 22 07:44 AM
5

Tarla Dalal
16 Jun 22 11:50 AM
   Thank you for the feedback. Please keep reviewing recipes and articles you love.
Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss
 on 24 Apr 22 06:56 PM
5

Tarla Dalal
26 Apr 22 09:20 AM
   Thank you for the feedback. Please keep reviewing recipes and articles you love.
Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss
 on 04 Mar 22 02:47 PM
5

I always try ur recipes every time but never get time to post but have taken time today to post ☺️I have done this recipe salad today it came out very well n it was very very tasty but I didn’t add sugar then to it was very very yummy 😋 Please share like this salads more
Tarla Dalal
08 Mar 22 04:09 PM
   Thank you for the feedback. Please keep reviewing recipes and articles you love.
Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss
 on 27 Sep 21 06:32 PM
5

Simply delicious! I’m not a fan of mint so only used coriander in the dressing with a bit of fresh chilli and lemon too. Highly recommended for a healthy and filling lunch or dinner!
Tarla Dalal
28 Sep 21 02:55 PM
   Thank you so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss
 on 18 Jul 21 08:49 PM
5

Wonderful recipe. I make it many times and every time comes out very well. I skip curds as I don''t like it.
Tarla Dalal
18 Jul 21 10:21 PM
   Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss
 on 01 Dec 20 08:45 AM
5

The taste of this salad was good. everyone in family enjoyed eating this. However pls avoid suggesting sugar for diabetic recipes.
Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss
 on 21 Oct 19 04:30 PM
5

Very Easy & healthy recipe
Tarla Dalal
21 Oct 19 05:12 PM
   Thanks Bhavna, we are delighted you loved the Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss recipe. Your review will help hundreds of users to try the recipe. Happy cooking and hope to hear from you again.
Chick Pea Salad with Mint Dressing
 on 25 Aug 19 03:39 PM
5

Tarla Dalal
21 Oct 19 05:14 PM
   Thanks Kiran, we are delighted you loved the Indian Chickpea Salad for Weight Loss recipe. Your review will help hundreds of users to try the recipe. Happy cooking and hope to hear from you again.
Chick Pea Salad with Mint Dressing
 on 26 Nov 13 04:01 PM
5

I often make this recipe when i am bored of making dinner...its easy and delicious...and yes..Nutritious too!!!
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