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Chickpeas are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is a good source of protein and contains manganese, iron, phosphorus, folate, and magnesium. As a result, the protein-rich food promotes digestive health, is said to lower the risk of certain cancers, and helps people lose weight. One of the primary reasons that chickpeas are regarded as a superfood is because of this.
2. How chickpeas help you lose weight
Because they have a lot of protein and fiber, chickpeas are good for you to lose weight. It is said to slow digestion, increase satiety, and limit the intake of unhealthy calories. Weight loss and healthy weight maintenance are both aided by each of these factors. Here are some chickpea recipes you should try if you want to lose weight.
3. Instant Pot Chana Masala:
1 cup white chickpeas, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 cloves, 2 cardamom, 1 medium finely chopped onion, 2 teaspoons ginger paste, 2 teaspoons garlic paste, 1 green chili, 1 medium pureed tomato, 2 teaspoons turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons red chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 2 teaspoons pomegranate seeds powder, 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons amchur powder, chopped coriander leaves, and Remove the water. On an Instant Pot, select "saute mode." Include cloves, black cardamom, and oil. Add the chopped onions and continue to cook until they become golden brown. Include chopped green chilies, garlic paste, and ginger paste. Sauté for a minute while mixing. Mix again after adding tomato puree. Salt to taste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and anardana powder should be added next. For 30 seconds, thoroughly mix. Stir the water and soaked chickpeas together. Cover the Instant Pot's lid. 20 to 25 minutes on manual are sufficient. Relax into the pressure's natural release. Open the lid and add chopped coriander leaves as a garnish. Serve warm.
4. Ingredients for a chickpea paratha include two cups of wheat flour, one cup of raw chickpeas (chana), medium-sized chopped onions, chopped coriander, one green chili, one teaspoon of grated ginger, one teaspoon of red chili powder, one teaspoon of garam masala, one teaspoon of dried mango powder (amchur), one teaspoon of asafetida (hing), one teaspoon of carom seeds, three teaspoons of oil, salt to taste, and as much Pour the appropriate amount of water. Before cooking, prepare the dough at least 20 to 30 minutes in advance. Wash chickpeas and soak them for three to four hours in warm water. The chickpeas should be pressure-cooked for 8 to 9 whistles. Add the onions, coriander, ginger, red chili powder, garam masala, dried mango powder, asafetida, salt to taste, and mashed chickpeas to a well-combined mixture. Roll a dough ball in a circular motion after adding the filling to it. Add some oil or ghee to a hot pan. Cook the paratha on both sides by placing it on the tawa. Serve warm with chutney or curd.
5. Quinoa and chickpea salad:
1 cup raw quinoa, 1 cup chickpeas, 1 cup tomatoes, 1 cup grated cucumber, 1 cup grated carrot, 1 bunch coriander leaves, 2 cups olive oil, 1 lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano After that, rinse and wash the chickpeas, set them aside. All of the vegetables should be chopped into small pieces. Whisk together the oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Combine the vegetables, chickpeas, and cooked quinoa. Toss in the dressing. Sprinkle some cheese over the top.
6. Black chickpea chaat:
1 cup dried black chickpeas (kala chana), 1 medium onion, 1 large tomato, 2 green chilies, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon chaat masala, 1 teaspoon roasted cumin, 1 teaspoon amchur, 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons regular black salt, and 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped coriander leaves. soak for the night in water. The water was drained the next morning. The soaked chickpeas should be pressure-cooked for 6-7 minutes. Allow the pressure to dissipate naturally. Keep aside once it has softened. Add cooked chickpeas, chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and coriander leaves to a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Serve cold with salt, lemon juice, and spices.
