Sprouted Chickpeas Dhal

Chickpeas are high in fibe and using them in our diet significantly helps in reducing both total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels.So, they are heart healthy food. Chickpeas are low in sugar content and hence it is good for diabetic people. They are very rich in protein. Just a cup of chickpeas provides about 26% of recommended daily intake of protein.

Source : http://www.ehow.com/list_6019513_garbanzo-beans-health-benefits.html

Sprouts are health food as they have a higher source of nutrients. When sprouted, there is an amazing increase in nutrients. Sprouting process increases nutrients and correspondingly decreases calories and carbohydrate content.

Source : http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Sprouted-Foods&id=114242

Ingredients :

1. Chickpeas (Sprouted) - 1/2 Cup

2. Moong Dhal - 1/2 Cup

3. Thoor Dhal - 1/4 Cup

4. Green Chilly - 4 or adjust to your taste (Slit Vertically)

5. Onion - 1/2 Cup (Finely Chopped)

6. Tomato - 1 (Finely Chopped)

7. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

8. Mustard - 1 tsp

9. Urad Dhal - 1 tsp

10. Oil - 1 tbs

11. Curry Leaf & Coriander - Small Qty

12. Salt - Needed Qty.

Procedure :

1. In a pressure cooker, heat oil. Splutter mustard.

2. Add urad dhal. Fry for a minute.

3. Then add onion, green chillies and tomato. Fry for few minutes.

4. Add moong dhal, thoor dhal and chickpeas.

5. Add salt, turmeric powder and water.

6. Pressure cook till the contents get cooked (4 to 5 whistle)

7. Garnish with curry leaves and coriander.

8. Serve with chapathi, dosa, naan, etc..

This participates in this "CWF - LB : Chickpeas", an event guest hosted by me and started byKiran.

Also, goes to Priya's "Let's Sprout" Event and Simona's MLLA # 26, an event started bySusan