Sunday, April 30, 2017

Black Chana (Chickpeas) Kebabs

Black Chana (Chickpeas) Kebabs

Looking for a healthy twist to the regular kala chana? A healthy breakfast idea or something new for that dreadful 5 pm hunger. Then try out the versatile black chana kebabs. You can eat it plain with a cup of hot tea or coffee, make burgers, or enjoy it as chaat with your favourite topping of green and sweet chutneys onions and roasted sev. 


Ingredients
Black chana - ½ cup
Potato - 1 medium
Ginger (chopped) - 1 tsp
Garlic (chopped) - 1 tsp
Onion (chopped) - 1
Green Chillies (chopped) - 1 to 2
Chaat masala - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Cumin (jeera) powder - 1 tsp
Red Chili powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Coriander leaves - ¼ cup

Method
Soak the kala chana overnight
Pressure cook it till soft and cooked through
Boil and peel the potato

For the masala
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add in onions, salt, ginger, garlic and chilies
Let them cook through and soften
Add chaat masala, cumin powder, red chilli powder and garam masala
Mix well and take off the heat
Mash the boiled chana well in a mixie or use a masher
Mix the boiled potato
To this add the prepared masala and chopped coriander
Divide into small sized balls and flatten to form shammi kebabs or cutlets
Serve them hot with chutney or sauce and a cup of steaming hot tea or coffee

Health Benefits of (Black Chickpeas) Chana


Rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber
Lowers cholesterol
Stabilizes blood sugar and prevents diabetes
Helps in weight loss
Maintains health of digestive tract and prevents constipation
Has antioxidants that promote heart health
Great source of iron, prevents anemia and boosts energy levels
Alternative source of protein for vegetarians in combination with cereals
Prevents osteoporosis and minimizes hot flushes in post-menopausal women
Rich in vitamin A, manganese and Zinc

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