Hummus Dip with Tahini Paste

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of chickpeas is Hummus. Hummus is a Lebanese dip/spread made by blending boiled chickpeas and is flavored with garlic, olive oil and tahini. There can be many flavors in hummus as well like Spinach Hummus, Herbed Hummus and Spicy Garlic Hummus. It is creamy and delicious and can be served along with pita bread sticks, or even vegetable sticks like carrots and cucumber. This hummus is used as a spread in sandwiches as well or can be used to make an innovative Mediterranean Pizza.

Falafel in Whole Wheat Pita Pockets

Falafels are tiny, deep fried Lebanese balls mostly eaten stuffed into pita bread pockets and served alongside different dressings and salad to eat as a whole meal. It tastes absolutely delicious and finger licking! These falafel balls can also be eaten as a Lebanese wrap, made in whole wheat flat bread. Simple boiled chickpeas can also be added to a simple Lettuce and Bean salad.

Indian Boiled Kabuli Chana Recipes

Beans and Amaranth Leaves Dal

In India, when you think of Kabuli Chana, your head always first goes to Chole. Chole is an Indian subzi with added spices traditionally eaten with Puri. It is spicy, flavorful and mouth-watering, a perfect Sunday meal. It can be added to different subzis and dals as well like Beans and Amaranth Leaves Dal. This iron rich combination works wonders on health and your palate, and will be loved by everyone.

Kabuli Chana Biryani

Chickpeas are used in all parts of the country, even the eastern states. Kumror Chhokka, a Bengali Potato and Pumpkin subzi has another textural component, chickpeas, while adding nuttiness to it. The usage is not limited to subzis and dals, it can also be used to add a new and surprising flavor to the humble biryani. Kabuli Chana Biryani makes a wonderful dish, together with tomatoes, curds and spices that meld together very well.

Boiled Kabuli Chana Recipes

Papadi, Potato and Chick Pea Chaat

Boiled Kabuli Chana, just with a little spice and salt, makes one heck of a snack. Either eaten like this or as different types of chats, it is always a winner ingredient. Whether it's the plain Chana Chat with pieces of paneer and zesty chaat masala or the Papdi, Potato and Chickpea Chaat, with the tangy and spicy chutneys blessing your palate, Kabuli chana will always remain a fan favorite. Not only that, it can be used to make tikkis with other ingredients, one of my favorites being just the plain and humble Chickpea Tikkis.

Enjoy our collection of boiled kabuli chana indian recipes.