Tips Of The Day

Dietician Sheela Sherawat

"Crunch your way through Tuesday! 🥗💚"

On Tuesday, I inspire my followers to enjoy a refreshing salad for lunch. It’s should be a vibrant salad bowl filled with a variety of vegetables, lean protein, and a delicious dressing. In the caption, she can highlight the benefits of incorporating more vegetables into our meals and encourage everyone to make a mindful choice for their midday fuel. Or find below recipe for Chana Chaat Salad

Recipe: Indian Vibrant Salad Bowl - Chana Chaat Salad
Ingredients:
* 1 cup boiled chickpeas (chana)
* 1 small cucumber (diced)
* 1 small tomato (diced)
* 1 small onion (finely chopped)
* 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
* 1 green chili (finely chopped, adjust according to spice preference)
* 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala (Indian spice blend)
* 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
* 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional, for added spice)
* Juice of 1 lemon
* Salt to taste
* Sev (crispy fried gram flour vermicelli, for garnish)
* Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced tomato, finely chopped onion, chopped coriander leaves, and green chili.
2. Add chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder (if using), lemon juice, and salt to taste.
3. Toss all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the dressing coats the salad ingredients evenly.
4. Transfer the salad mixture to a serving bowl or plate.
5. Garnish the salad with a generous sprinkle of sev (gram flour vermicelli) for added crunch and pomegranate seeds for a burst of color and sweetness.
6. Serve the vibrant chana chaat salad immediately as a refreshing and nutritious meal on its own or as a side dish.

Note: Feel free to add other vegetables like grated carrots, bell peppers, or boiled potatoes to the salad for additional flavors and textures. You can also customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of green chili or red chili powder. This salad is a great option for a light lunch or as a healthy snack bursting with Indian flavors. Enjoy!