Bored of your usual raita recipes? Then try this sprouted chickpea raita to serve with your Indian meals. It is easy, protein-rich, and a perfect accompaniment for your summer meals. Here is how to make it.
You can try a few more unique, delicious and healthy raita recipes, that can be served with your lunch/dinner – Banana Raita, Lauki Ka Raita, Boondi Raita, Bathua Ka Raita, Kaddu Ka Raita, Burani Raita, Carrot Raita, Cucumber Raita, Mango Raita and Aloo Raita.
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About This Recipe
Sprouted chickpea raita is an Indian accompaniment made using sprouted black chickpeas, plain yogurt, and a few spices. It is very healthy and nutritious and a perfect side dish to serve with Indian meals.
The sprouted black chickpeas also known as kala chana in India is a rich source of vegetarian protein and they add a perfect bite to the creamy and smooth raita
This raita is super easy to make and takes less than 15 minutes to come together.
This raita is,
- Refreshing
- Cooling
- Easy to make
- High in protein
- Perfect for summers
Ingredients
This delicious raita needs just 4 ingredients – plain yogurt, sprouted chickpeas, salt and roasted cumin powder.
You can either set your own yogurt at home or use store-bought.
Sprouted chickpeas are a powerhouse of nutrients. I have used black chickpeas but you can use the white ones too. You can also replace the chickpeas with other sprouted beans like kidney beans or moong beans.
If you feel that the raita is too thick, you can add in some milk or water to adjust the consistency.
Veggies like chopped tomatoes, onions, shredded carrots, beetroot etc can be added to it too.
How to make Sprouted Chickpea Raita?
Add ½ cup sprouted chickpeas to a pressure cooker along with ½ cup of water and ½ tsp salt.
Note – You can cook sprouted chickpeas in an instant pot too. I have given the process below.
Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook for one whistle on high heat and then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 6 minutes. Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid and drain the water. Let the chickpeas cool down completely.
Whisk 2 cups of yogurt in a medium size mixing bowl using a wire whisk.
Add the black chickpeas, 1 tsp black salt, and ½ tsp roasted cumin powder to the bowl and mix well. Add some milk or water if the raita is too thick.
Adjust the salt. If the raita is sour, add some sugar to it. Chill for a few hours and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wash and soak the black chickpeas in enough water for about 8 to 10 hours or overnight. Once they are soaked, drain the water completely, rinse them with clean water and tie them in a clean damp cotton cloth (you can use a cheesecloth too).
Place the tied cloth in a colander and cover it with a plate. Keep it aside at a warm place for about 2 days. You will get perfectly sprouted chickpeas to use in the raita or other dishes.
Rinse and add the sprouted chickpeas in an instant pot. Add ½ cup water into the instant pot. Secure the lid and close the pressure valve. Set the instant pot to high-pressure cooking for about 6 minutes.
After 6 minutes, turn off the instant pot. Release the pressure by opening the pressure valve and open the lid of the pot. The sprouted chickpeas are ready to use.
Storing Suggestions
Make raita fresh for the best result! You can cook the sprouted chickpeas and store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for about 2 to 3 days. It will come in handy when you want to make the raita.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this raita on the side with your everyday Indian-style meals. It also tastes great with pulao, biryani, or even stuffed parathas.
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Sprouted Chickpea Raita Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup sprouted chickpeas
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon black salt
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
Instructions
- Add ½ cup sprouted chickpeas to a pressure cooker along with ½ cup of water and ½ tsp salt.
- Note – You can cook sprouted chickpeas in an instant pot too. I have given the process below.
- Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook for one whistle on high heat and then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 6 minutes. Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid and drain the water. Let the chickpeas cool down completely.
- Whisk 2 cups of yogurt in a medium size mixing bowl using a wire whisk.
- Add the black chickpeas, 1 tsp black salt, and ½ tsp roasted cumin powder to the bowl and mix well. Add some milk or water if the raita is too thick.
- Adjust the salt. If the raita is sour, add some sugar to it. Chill for a few hours and serve.
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