Healthy, nutrient-rich bean and capsicum salad
Salads are usually considered an accompaniment along with heavy five-course meals. But, there’s nothing like a wholesome salad that can also suffice for a meal. Many health freaks and fitness enthusiasts have begun to replace oily, ghee-laden meals with a healthy low-cal salad. Here’s a recipe of bean and capsicum salad that’s loaded with the benefits of nutrients like protein, fibre and calcium. Watch the video to give your body and taste buds a delicious treat.
Ingredients:
1½ cups soaked and boiled rajma
1 ½ cups soaked and boiled kabuli chana
1 red capsicum
½ tsp oil for brushing
½ cup finely chopped onions
¼ cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
½ tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
Method:
1. Pierce a fork through the capsicum, brush oil evenly over it and roast on a slow flame till it turns black in colour from all the sides.
2. Immerse the capsicum in cold water, remove the skin, stem and seeds and thinly slice it.
3. Combine all the ingredients including the capsicum in a deep bowl and toss well.
4. Serve chilled.
Here’s the video:
Recipe courtesy: Bean and capsicum salad video by Tarla Dalal.com
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