Indian Spiced Chickpea Salad
This Indian Spiced Chickpea Salad is a hearty and delicious side dish for any day of the year!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups chana dal beans
- 5 cups water
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 15 minced curry leaves see note
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 large red onion diced
- 1 jalapeno ribs and seeds removed and diced
- 2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro minced
- 1 tsp chaat masala see note
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Sort and rinse chana dal; Place in a large pot and add water. Stir and bring mixture to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 25 minutes, or until tender. (Note: If necessary, add a bit more water to keep beans covered while cooking.)
- Drain and transfer chana dal into a large bowl; set aside.
- Meanwhile, using a large skillet, add the oil, minced curry leaves and cumin seeds. Place over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add onion and jalapeno and cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onion begins to soften slightly.
- Transfer mixture into bowl with cooked chana dal. Add tomatoes, cilantro, chaat masala, salt and lime juice. Stir until well combined.
- Optional: Garnish with additional minced cilantro before serving.
Notes
Both curry leaves and chaat masala can be found at most Indian markets.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 45.4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
