Chick Peas Salad (Garbanzo / Bengal Gram)

A healthy and simple Salad that is good for all ages and a natural good source of Protein and dietary fiber.

INGREDIENTS:

• Chick Peas – 1 cup
• Onion (chopped) – ½ cup
• Cucumber (Chopped) – ½ cup
• Cherry Tomato – 10 nos (Cut in to half lengthwise)
• Carrot (Grated) – 2-3 tbsp
• Coriander leaves (Chopped) – 2 tbsp
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Crushed pepper and cumin seeds – 1 tsp [or] to taste
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp [or] to taste
• Salt – to taste

PREPARATION:

• Soak the chick peas over night. Then pressure cook it for 4 -5 whistle with enough water. When it cools drain the water. [Or] You can use the canned chick peas as well.
• Remove the skin of the cucumber and chop it. If necessary remove the seeds.
• Take a big bowl, Add the oil, crushed pepper and cumin seeds, lemon juice and salt. Mix it well.
• Add the chopped onion, cucumber, cherry tomato, carrot, coriander leaves and chick peas. Mix it well.
• Serve it as a nice salad item or along with toasted bread as a sandwich.