Black Chana (Chickpeas) Kebabs

Black Chana (Chickpeas) Kebabs

Looking for a healthy twist to the regular kala chana? A healthy breakfast idea or something new for that dreadful 5 pm hunger. Then try out the versatile black chana kebabs. You can eat it plain with a cup of hot tea or coffee, make burgers, or enjoy it as chaat with your favourite topping of green and sweet chutneys onions and roasted sev. 

Ingredients

Black chana - ½ cup

Potato - 1 medium

Ginger (chopped) - 1 tsp

Garlic (chopped) - 1 tsp

Onion (chopped) - 1

Green Chillies (chopped) - 1 to 2

Chaat masala - 1 tsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp

Cumin (jeera) powder - 1 tsp

Red Chili powder - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Coriander leaves - ¼ cup

Method

Soak the kala chana overnight

Pressure cook it till soft and cooked through

Boil and peel the potato

For the masala

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add in onions, salt, ginger, garlic and chilies

Let them cook through and soften

Add chaat masala, cumin powder, red chilli powder and garam masala

Mix well and take off the heat

Mash the boiled chana well in a mixie or use a masher

Mix the boiled potato

To this add the prepared masala and chopped coriander

Divide into small sized balls and flatten to form shammi kebabs or cutlets

Serve them hot with chutney or sauce and a cup of steaming hot tea or coffee

Health Benefits of (Black Chickpeas) Chana

Rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber

Lowers cholesterol

Stabilizes blood sugar and prevents diabetes

Helps in weight loss

Maintains health of digestive tract and prevents constipation

Has antioxidants that promote heart health

Great source of iron, prevents anemia and boosts energy levels

Alternative source of protein for vegetarians in combination with cereals

Prevents osteoporosis and minimizes hot flushes in post-menopausal women

Rich in vitamin A, manganese and Zinc