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In the fourth week of the Steemit Challenge Season 25 competition, @dasudi mam has organized the "SLC25-W4 // "Chickpea Salad" competition. This week, we are going to explore the world of gastronomy about chickpea salad. We will make chickpea salad and learn about its history and the benefits of the ingredients used in the salad. Chickpea salad is satisfying and nutritious. Vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein are all abundant in it. Chickpeas can be soaked or boiled and mixed with various vegetables to make a salad. It helps lose weight, improves digestion, and reduces the risk of heart disease.

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1. Make "Chickpea Salad": Using the instructions presented in this course, add variety according to your preference (description of utensils, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions).

The following are the components needed to prepare chickpea salad:

Ingredients

Ingredients
200 grams cooked chickpeas
1 red and green bell pepper
1 onion
1 tomato
1 cucumber
Chicken 300 gm
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons of vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Parsley to taste

Steps to make chickpea salad:

Step 1:

• I will add chicken to the salad. For this, I took boneless chicken breast. I boiled the chicken with enough water. Then I cooled it and spread the cooked chicken pieces with a spoon.

Step 2:

• To make chickpea salad, I put fresh cucumber, capsicum, chili, and tomato in water and washed them well. Then I cut them into small pieces to make them usable in the salad.

Step 3:

• Now I will start adding the salad ingredients to a mixing bowl. First, I added cucumber. I cut it with the green skin of the cucumber because it will make the salad look attractive, and the skin has nutrients that are beneficial for our bodies. Then I added tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and parsley along with the cucumber.

4th Step:

• Today's Chickpea Salad. At this stage, I added the main ingredient of the salad, chickpeas. I used peeled chickpeas here. I soaked the chickpeas with enough water. After soaking them, I put them in a kettle with lots of water and boiled them. I shredded the chicken meat and then added the chickpeas. Now I mixed everything very well and kept it aside.

Step 5:

• At this stage, I will prepare the vinaigrette for the salad. For this, I took oil, vinegar, honey, and black pepper powder together in a bowl and mixed them very well.

Step 6:

• Now I added the prepared vinaigrette to the salad. Until I served the salad, I refrigerated it to improve its flavor.

Step 7:

Now the chickpea salad is ready. Which looks attractive, tastes delicious, and is full of nutrients.

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My Selfie With Chickpea Salad

2 - Have you eaten chickpea salad before? Your salad, tell me about the taste? Did it meet your expectations?

Yes, I have had chickpea salad before! Chickpea salad is quite popular in our country, especially as part of street food like "chana chaat" or "chickpea chaat". It often contains boiled chickpeas, chopped onions, green chillies, tomatoes, cucumbers, coriander leaves, lemon juice, and sometimes tamarind sauce. It is sour, spicy, slightly crunchy, and very refreshing - a perfect snack on a hot day.

My salad taste:

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My salads are often simple but bold in taste. Instead of creamy dressings, they usually contain natural ingredients like lemon juice, mustard oil, salt, green chillies, and fresh herbs. Common types include:

• Tomato-cucumber-onion salad
• Mixed salad of dried or dried fish
• Raw mango salad (mango makha)
• Lemon and chilli-based carrot-beetroot salad

These salads are usually spicier and sour. They rely on natural, fresh flavours rather than heavy dressings.

Did it meet my expectations?

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Absolutely! It met my expectations. These salads may look simple, but the flavour is strong and satisfying. They go well with rice dishes, biryani, or can be eaten alone as a light snack. If one is used to Western salads, these salads will surprise anyone with their delicious and spicy taste.

3 - Highlight the benefits of chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions and mention the price in steam.

The benefits of chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions are extensive. I have briefly highlighted some of the benefits and the local price, and the steam price of cucumbers, chickpeas, bell peppers, and onions in my area.

Ingredients	Name	Local Price	Steem Price
	Chickpeas	40 bdt	2.66 steem

Benefits:
Chickpeas are rich in protein, which works great for muscle repair and growth. Chickpeas contain fiber that improves digestion and helps keep the stomach full for a long time. Additionally, chickpeas' iron, folate, and magnesium support brain and heart function. Chickpeas help control blood sugar due to their low glycemic index.

Ingredients	Name	Local Price	Steem Price
	Cucumber	15 bdt	1 steem

Benefits:
Cucumbers contain 95% water, which keeps the body hydrated. Since cucumbers are low in calories, they are a great complement to diets for weight loss. Being a source of vitamin K and antioxidants, they help reduce inflammation. Cucumbers provide special freshness and coolness to the body during summer. Cucumber is very important in replenishing the water deficit in the body.

Ingredients	Name	Local Price	Steem Price
	Bell pepper (Capsicum)	80 bdt	5.32 steem

Benefits:
Bell pepper contains a lot of vitamin C. Vitamin C increases the body's immunity. It contains beta-carotene, which is very beneficial for eye and skin health. Bell pepper is rich in antioxidants, so it can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It adds color and sweetness to food without a lot of calories.

Ingredients	Name	Local Price	Steem Price
	Onion	10 bdt	0.66 steem

Benefits:
Onions contain quercetin and sulfur compounds that help reduce blood pressure and inflammation in our body. Natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. It can help control blood sugar and improve heart health.

4 - Do you have any special tips for making this salad? Share.

Yes, here are some special tips to make chickpea salad delicious, healthy, and full of flavor:

There are some special tips for making chickpea salad:👇👇

• Soak and cook chickpeas well. For quick cooking, dry chickpeas should be soaked with a pinch of salt and a little baking soda. Boil well until soft.

• Use fresh, crunchy vegetables to make the salad, choosing firm cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions for the cruciferous vegetables.

• A few drops of raw mustard oil to enhance the flavor, give it an authentic aroma. Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, black salt, or chaat masala for extra spiciness.

• To balance the flavors, Lemon juice can be used for tanginess. Spice and acidity can be counterbalanced with a dash of sugar.

• For best flavor enjoyment, chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving.

These tips above will help you make a colorful, delicious, and balanced salad that is both nutritious and refreshing. This salad is ideal as a light snack or dinner.

In this beautiful contest I would like to invite @suboohi @anailuj1992 @mikitaly

Thanks to all readers

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