Chick Pea Salad with Mint Dressing (Low Cholesterol) by Tarla Dalal



Chick Pea Salad with Mint Dressing,
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Chick Pea Salad with Mint Dressing

One of the most nutritious beans – chick peas are rich in iron, protein and folic acid. Curds enrich this tangy salad with more protein and calcium while coriander and mint increase its vitamin A content. Chill this salad before you serve it so as to relish its delightful flavours.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Cooking Time: 20 minutes. Serves 4.

Ingredients
2 cups drained and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
¾ cup tomato cubes
1 cup cucumber cubes
¾ cup chopped spring onion greens and whites
Salt to taste

For the mint dressing
½ cup chopped mint leaves leaves (phudina)
½ cup chopped coriander (dhania)
½ tsp sugar
2 tbsp low-fat curds (dahi)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

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
1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add the mint dressing and toss well.
2. Serve immediately or chilled.

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