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Chickpea Soup

Chickpea Soup is a tasty, spiced soup made by cooking chana with onion, tomato & spices in water. Chickpea Soup is a healthy & comforting starter and a good choice of soup to try differently. Chickpea Soupcan replace tea before mid-day meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings2 cups
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white chana
  • 1 small potato roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 2 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cheese
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
  • salt to taste

For Baharat powder:

  • 1/4 inch cinnamon
  • 2 nos cloves
  • 1 no cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper corns
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes

Instructions

  • Soak chana overnight or atleast for 8 hrs.
  • Pressure cook it along with enough water for 6-7 whistles or until soft....dont drain the water,Set aside.
  • Dry roast all the ingredients listed under 'for baharat powder' till nice aroma rises, then grind it to a semi fine powder. I used my hand mortar and pestle to do this.
  • Heat ghee in a pressure cooker then  add onion, garlic and saute for 2mins then add tomatoes and saute till mushy and raw smell leaves.
  • Then add potato cubes along with baharat powder,required salt and saute for a minute then add 2 cups of water and pressure cook in medium high flame for 2 whistles.
  • Once pressure releases add boiled chana, tomato puree. I added a pinch of chilli flakes at this stage.Adjust salt.
  • Let it boil for 5mins in low flame.Switch off and then squeeze lemon juice, garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Garnish with grated cheese while serving. Serve Chickpea Soup hot with toasted bread....heaven I say!!

Notes

  • Use parmesan cheese which is recommended. I used Amul cheese cubes as I had only that in stock.
  • You can even double the quantity, grind and store the Baharat powder in bulk.
  • This is a clear soup variety so expect it to thicken up after boiling.
  • I loved the extra spice the chilli flakes gave while drinking the soup, so don't skip it.
Nutrition Facts
Chickpea Soup
Amount Per Serving (150 ml)
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 2015mg88%
Potassium 489mg14%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 442IU9%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 178mg18%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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