🥗 1. Kabuli Chana Salad Bowl
Ingredients: Boiled chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, onion, carrot, lemon juice, salt, pepper, coriander.
Method: Toss all ingredients together. Add a dash of olive oil or hung curd dressing.
👉 Light, protein-rich, and diabetic-friendly.
🍛 2. Simple Chana Curry
Ingredients: Boiled chickpeas, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, chili, turmeric, cumin, coriander powder.
Method: Sauté onion-tomato masala, add spices, and mix in boiled chana. Cook for 10 mins.
👉 Serve with phulka, brown rice, or millet for a wholesome meal.
🌮 3. Chickpea Wraps
Ingredients: Boiled chana, shredded cabbage, onion, tomato, green chutney, whole wheat roti.
Method: Mash chana slightly, add veggies + chutney, roll into a wrap.
👉 Perfect for lunchboxes or quick dinners.
🥘 4. Chana & Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients: Boiled chana, bell peppers, beans, carrot, onion, garlic, soy sauce (optional).
Method: Stir-fry veggies, add chana + spices. Cook 5–7 mins.
👉 High-protein alternative to noodles/rice dishes.
🍲 5. Chana Soup
Ingredients: Boiled chana, garlic, onion, pepper, vegetable stock.
Method: Blend half the chickpeas, cook with stock + spices, and add remaining chana.
👉 Thick, creamy, and filling – great for weight loss dinners.
🥪 6. Chana Sandwich Spread
Ingredients: Boiled chana, hung curd, cucumber, pepper, chili flakes.
Method: Mash chana, mix with curd + veggies, spread on whole wheat/multigrain bread.
👉 Healthy protein-packed breakfast/snack.
