Delicious chickpeas are the best healthy, nutritious and low-calorie food element out there, a staple food for dieters and people on fasting. They are a good filler (high in fiber), and enriched with protein.
Once there was a great Mughal Emperor Shahjahan (heard of him? He built the famous Taj Mahal). He was succeeded by his son Aurangzeb by bitter consequences of political rivaly.
His life spared, but was imprisoned till death in a tower, Agra Fort. Given a royal chef, But allowed to choose only one dearest food that he will be eating his entire life. Guess what he choose. Chickpeas.
His loyal chef must be very proactive to cook a variety of dishes to last for like forever. Poor soul, he also had to eat it himself, so there should be a genius amount of creativity. Never the less, those great chickpeas recipes got out, and spread all over the Mughal empire.
Chickpeas also called Chany in Urdu are like desi people’s national food. Eaten in breakfast or lunch, as a snack or hi-tea, the infamous Chana chat orchana fruit chaat, there are countless recipes to cherish. Cherish for lifetime even if you were a king!
There are some chickpeas recipes beloved in my home. Hope you will be making them over and over again.
WHITE CHICKPEAS SALAD (UNCOOKED)
It’s a chickpeas salad, with fresh vegetables and some mild spices to cheer things up.
WHITE CHICKPEAS SALAD (STEAMED)
Chickpeas, with some tangy ingredients cooked in steam. Soo comforting , A taste you could never forget.
BROWN CHICKPEAS SALAD
Brown or whole chickpeas (even more healthier), cooked, with a tangy and aromatic infusion. The most desi version, chickpeas never got any better.
CHANA CHAT
The most famous street food of Pakistan. Chickpeas with salad, variety of chutney, baray (gram falafel), yoghurt, dash of chilli flakes and topped with papri. A mood uplifting snack, ask any desi girl.
CHANA FRUIT CHAT
A fruit salad with chana, just the right combination of something salty, sweet and tangy. Fast to become family favourite.
