Chickpeas & boiled potato salad

CHICKPEAS & POTATO SALAD

Chickpeas are rich source of protein.There are two main kinds of chickpea one is desi meaning local which are smaller in size,darker in colour & a rough coat.The other type is Kabuli which is lighter in colour,larger in size,& a smoother coat.Today we`ll be using this kind of chickpea for our salad.

ALL U NEED

INGREDIENTS

Chickpeas 1 cup

Boiled & peeled potatoes 1cup

chopped onion 1 medium

Chopped tomatoes 1 medium

Chopped capsicum (red & yellow)

Chopped green chillies(optional)

cumin seeds 1/2 tbsp

cumin powder 1/2 tbsp

chaat masala 1/2 tbsp

lemon juice 1/4 cup

salt to taste

Cilantro for garnishing

Mint leaves for garnishing

oil 1tbsp

(chickpeas need to be soaked in water overnight & boiled next day)

 

Recipe

1.Heat the oil in a pan,add cumin seeds to splutter.

2.Now add chopped onions,fry for a min.

3.Now add chopped red & yellow capsicum & fry for another min.(remember we dont want them to be overcooked,so just fry them for 1-2 mins)

4.Now add chopped tomatoes,with boiled & drained chickpeas & boiled potatoes.

5.Now time to add seasoning,add salt,pepper,cumin powder,chaat masala.

6.squeeze lemon juice on top.

7.Salad is ready,garnish it on top with cilantro & mint leaves.

Yummy chickpea salad is ready to be served.its an excellent side dish.serve it with any bread of your choice.Remember you can season it with herbs of your choice.