Black Chana Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup black chickpeas (kala chana), soaked overnight and boiled until tender

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and radish), finely chopped

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)

• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 teaspoon chaat masala (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1.      Prepare the Black Chickpeas: Soak the black chickpeas in water overnight. Drain the water and boil the chickpeas until they are tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

2.      Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the boiled black chickpeas, mixed vegetables, chopped onion, green chili (if using), and coriander leaves.

3.      Season the Salad: Add lemon juice, chaat masala (if using), salt, and pepper to the salad. Toss everything together gently to combine.