KALA CHANA SALAD

FOOD FACTS: Kala chana salad for weight loss calories – 350kcal. Kala chana also known as Bengal gram/black chickpeas is basically a legume which contains very low fat and high dietary fiber. Due to the high content of vitamins and minerals black chickpeas is a healthy option to be part of your diet. The dietary fiber in black chana makes it a good option for weight loss as fiber rich foods can aid weight loss and the soluble fiber in black chickpeas binds the bile acids and prevents them from being absorbed by the body, thus reducing cholesterol levels.

Chana and egg salad

Course: Weight LossCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

It has a whopping amount of 11 grams for every 100 grams of serving and if you are a vegetarian and worried to find your source of protein, black chickpeas come to your rescue.

Ingredients

• Black chana 50 gram

• Boiled egg 2 or 50 gram Paneer

• Tomato , Onion

• Cabbage leaves , Coriander leaves

• Salt , Pepper powder , Lemon ,1 tea spoon ghee or oil

Directions

• Soak the black chana (black gram or Bengal gram) over night
• Boil the chana in cooker for 2 whistles without adding salt
• Chop half a tomato , one onion and coriander leaves into thin pieces
• Hard boil 2 eggs and cut then into small pieces(For those who are using paneer grate the paneer )
• Heat the pan and add one tea spoon ghee/oil and saute the vegetables for one minute and turn the flame off.
• To the sauted vegetables add egg(or paneer) and boiled chana. Squeeze some lemon and add a pinch of salt for taste and add little pepper for taste
• Add a slice of amul cheese over the salad(optional)

Notes

• Black chana and egg (or paneer ) are good source of protein and will be making us feel full for a long time.If you are aiming for weight loss then make sure to not go over board with the ingredients as this is a calorie rich recipe.

Iron plays an important role in the formation of hemoglobin by transporting oxygen from the lungs to all body cells and is an important component of enzyme systems for energy production and metabolism.(Maximum per day intake Advised: 100 gram)

Nutritional Benefits of Kala Chana:

• Protein Source:
  Firstly, if you are a vegetarian and worried to find your source of protein, black chickpeas come to your rescue. In addition it has a whopping amount of 11 grams for every 100 grams of serving and it aids in repairing tissues, skin, hair, nails and keeps bones, ligaments stronger.
• Regularizes Blood Sugar:
  The low glycemic index of chickpeas is 28, it prevents sudden spike in blood sugars, keeps you satiated for longer hours thus avoiding hunger pangs. Moreover the complex carbs in black chana digest slowly and the soluble fibre regulates the absorption of sugars into blood.
• Cuts Down Cholesterol Levels:
  Chickpeas being high on soluble fiber, prevent bile acids from getting absorbed into the body and reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol and total triglycerides.
• Rich In Iron:
  It plays a crucial role in improving the levels of hemoglobin for transporting oxygen to various body parts. Being rich in iron, it is also recommended for pregnant and lactating mothers in limited quantities.
• Kala Chana Salad for Weight Loss:
  Traditional medicine practitioners suggest drinking water boiled with chickpeas to reduce appetite and to cut down on calorie intake. In fact, Kala chana salad for weight loss is rich in fibre reduce hunger and aid in losing weight. While soluble fibre facilitates bile excretion for smooth digestion and insoluble fiber prevents constipation.

• Include Kala Chana in your daily diet as protein and manganese in these legumes prevent changes caused due to pigmentation and slow down the greying of hair. Additionally apply black chana flour mixed with water on the scalp and wash it after 30 minutes.

Health Benefits of Kala Chana:

Keeps Heart Healthy and Aids in Digestion:
Being rich in folate, magnesium and other minerals, these legumes prevent formation of plaque in the arteries, blood clots. Include black chana in your diet at least twice in a day to maintain good cardiovascular health. It adds fibre in bulk, prevents constipation and eases stress on the intestines.

Prevents Cancer:
Black Chana contains a wide range of phytochemicals for instance carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, flavonoids, iron, phosphate, chloride etc. These phytochemicals serve as antioxidants and prevent various cancers. Regular intake of black chickpeas strengthens bones and reduces hot flushes in menopausal women.

Effectively Heals Jaundice:
Consuming some black chickpeas soaked in water with jaggery aids in restoring optimal liver operations in instances of jaundice fever, ensuring smooth filtration of detrimental wastes in blood and nourishing hepatic tissues.

Reduces White Spots In Leukoderma:
Leukoderma is a skin condition caused due to low or total loss of pigmentation on the skin. It is an autoimmune disorder mainly affecting the healthy skin causing white patches. Ayurvedic doctors recommend soaking black chickpeas in water along with a 1tsp of triphala churna overnight and consuming it after sprouting.
If continued for a month, will show positive results and would bring down white patches on the skin.

Treats Fungal Infections:
Black chickpeas are an excellent remedy to bring down fungal infections like ringworm that can cause severe itchiness on the skin. Ringworm can happen on scalp, feet or even in the groin. Doctors recommend eating soaked and boiled Kala Chana daily without salt to reduce fungal infections.

Strengthens Bones And Joints:
Vast reserves of calcium, magnesium in kala chana. Adding this wholesome legume to the daily diet in moderate quantities averts the risk of arthritis, osteoporosis and other debilitating illnesses in old age.