1/4teaspoonkala namaak(volcanic black salt with a slightly sulphuric smell)
Instructions
FOR THE STOVETOP
Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in water that covers them by at least two inches.
Cook them on low for 1 1.2 - 2 hours, then drain.
Meanwhile chop onions, tomatoes, and cilantro finely.
Drain the chickpeas and mix chopped vegetables and all other ingredients. Mix well and taste, adjusting as needed. You want a good mix of tangy, salty, and spicy.
FOR THE INSTANT POT
Put the chickpeas in your Instant Pot along with 3 cups of water.
Add the bay leaves and cook at high pressure for 20 minutes on the BEAN setting.
Allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
Meanwhile chop onions, tomatoes, and cilantro finely.
Drain the chickpeas and mix chopped vegetables and all other ingredients. Mix well and taste, adjusting as needed. You want a good mix of tangy, salty, and spicy.
Tips and Tricks for Chickpea Salad
Cucumber. I used about 1/2 cup of cucumber when I made this Garbanzo Bean salad. Use more or leave it out altogether if you are not a cucumber fan.
Store-bought. If you really want to make this chana recipe fast, buy store-bought pico de gallo and canned chickpeas and mix it all up.
Roasted. If you use roasted chickpeas, consider using only as much as you would croutons in a salad, for a great crunchy addition.
Slicing. I will say that my Kuhn Rikon pull chopper makes this thing a breeze. It cuts through those veggies with just a few small pulls and I do like that.
Variations for Chickpea Salad
Indian Chickpea Salad. Cook as directed and add chaat masala as the seasoning.
Avocado Chickpea Salad. Replace the cucumber with half a cup of sliced avocado.
Meats. Add 1 cup canned tuna, add 1 cup rotisserie chicken or canned chicken, or add 1 cup steamed shrimp. This makes for delicious chickpea salad sandwiches!