Chickpea, which is also known as garbanzo beans is a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber. It can be used to make a variety of things. Here is a simple snack that is usually prepared during navarathri as an offering to the lord.
Ingredients:
Split Chickpea -2 cups
Grated coconut -1 tsp
Chopped green chilies -1/2 tsp
Chopped ginger -1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Mustard seeds -1tsp
Salt and oil - as required
Method:
Soak the split chickpeas in water for 10 hours or overnight. Wash and drain the water. Cook in a pressure cooker till soft. Remove from the cooker and add required salt. Temper mustard seeds and curry leaves in little oil and add to it. Garnish with grated coconut, chopped green chillies and ginger.
Peanut bars are healthy and a good substitute to store bought energy bars. It has lot of nutrients and a low Glycaemic Index. It is a excellent food for growing kids.
Ingredients:
Peanuts -200 gms
Brown sugar/jaggery -200gms
Butter - 2tblsps
Method:
Invert a flat plate or tray and grease it with butter. Set it aside. Roast and skin the peanuts. In a wide pan add the place the brown sugar along with 1/4 cup of water. Heat over a low flame until the sugar melts. Keep boiling till the syrup becomes thick and hard to stir. At this stage add the peanuts and butter. Stir over a low flame till it becomes a hard mass.
Spread over the greased plate. Using a rolling pin flatten it to 1 cm thickness. Cut into squares. Cool it completely. Store it in an airtight container.
