Chickpeas Raita
This Chickpeas Raita recipe shows you a brilliant way to use its main ingredient: chickpeas, which, like almost all legumes, are suitable in most weight loss diets, although many people are unaware of them. They are very low in fat and they satiate more than other food, and they are also ideal in salads. You can change the variations and add boiled potatoes, etc, although it is worth eating as is. And the best thing is that it is a dish that everyone can enjoy at home, whether accompanied with chicken pulao, kichdi or biryani…it can be an excellent and yummy dish for everyone- young and old.
Chickpeas Raita
Chicken Pulao Recipe
Ingredients:
- Yogurt – 375 gm
- Cucumber – 1/3 cup
- Chopped green chillies – 2
- Onion – 1/3 cup
- Tomato – 1/3 cup
- Boiled chickpeas – 1 cup
- Green chillies and mint paste – 1 tsp
- Cumin – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1/4 tsp or to taste
- Black pepper – 1/4 tsp
Method to Prepare Chickpeas Raita
- In a bowl, add yogurt, cucumber, green chillies, onion, tomatoes and chickpeas. Mix well.
- Add green chillies and mint paste, salt, black pepper and cumin seeds. Mix well.
- Serve with pulao and biryani.
Tips:
You can use tinned boiled chickpeas or cook uncooked chickpeas with a little vinegar, water and salt. Once cooked, drain and store in a freezer bag. In both ways, to use it, take them out of the freezer, immerse in hot water without removing them from the bag and they will be suitable for use.
