Kala Chana Fruit Salad Recipe: How To Make Black Chana Fruit Salad At Home

Kala chana fruit salad is a fusion recipe that is prepared by cooking kala chana and adding it to a fruit salad. The black chana fruit salad also consists of curd that adds to the flavour of the salad. This chana salad is high in protein and dietary fibre.

Kala chana has great health benefits and hence must be included in the staple vegetarian diet. The kala chana fruit salad is good for weight-watchers, as this salad fills the stomach easily.

The kala chana must be soaked and cooked. This is the only process that takes time. Else, this salad is simple and quick to prepare at home. So, if you are keen on losing some kilos and are looking out for a healthy yet delicious recipe, here is an ideal recipe that can excite you. Watch the video and learn how to make the kala chana fruit salad. Also, read and follow the step-by-step procedure with images.

KALA CHANA FRUIT SALAD VIDEO RECIPE

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Prep Time

8 Hours

Cook Time

45M

Total Time

9 Hours

Recipe By: Meena Bhandari

Recipe Type: Salad

Serves: 3

Ingredients

• Apple (finely chopped) - 1 bowl

  Small cucumber (finely cut) - 1 bowl

  Pomegranate seeds - 1 bowl

  Thick curd - 1 cup

  Kala chana (soaked overnight in water) - 1 cup

  Roasted peanuts (dehusked and broken) - 3 tbsp

  Salt to taste

  Chaat masala - 1½ tsp

  Crushed black pepper - to taste

  Honey - 2 tbsp

  Cherry - for garnishing

  Mint leaves (chopped) - for garnishing

  Water - 3 cups

How to Prepare

• 1. Pressure cook the soaked kala chana for up to 8-10 whistles and allow the pressure to settle.

  2. Once done, add the black chana in a bowl.

  3. Add cucumber and apple into the same bowl.

  4. Add pomegranate seeds and mix well.

  5. Add thick curd and mix well.

  6. Add salt and chaat masala.

  7. Then, add the crushed black pepper and honey.

  8. Mix thoroughly.

  9. Add the roasted peanuts just before serving.

  10. Garnish it with mint leaves and cherry.

Instructions

• 1. You can add any fruits of your preference.
• 2. The chaat masala is optional but it gives a good flavour to the salad.

Nutritional Information

• Serving Size - 1 cup
• Calories - 164.8 cal
• Fat - 1.6 g
• Protein - 8.7 g
• Carbohydrates - 26.2 g
• Sugar - 3.1 g
• Fibre - 6.3 g

STEP BY STEP - HOW TO MAKE KALA CHANA FRUIT SALAD

1. Pressure cook the soaked kala chana for up to 8-10 whistles and allow the pressure to settle.

2. Once done, add the black chana in a bowl.

3. Add cucumber and apple into the same bowl.

4. Add pomegranate seeds and mix well.

5. Add thick curd and mix well.

6. Add salt and chaat masala.

7. Then, add the crushed black pepper and honey.

8. Mix thoroughly.

9. Add the roasted peanuts just before serving.

10. Garnish it with mint leaves and cherry.