Chickpeas are available easily throughout the year in dried or canned form. The canned version contains salt and preservatives but offers convenience. Here’s how you cook dried chickpeas:
- Washing and soaking:Wash and soak chickpeas in water for 8 to 10 hours. Soaking the legumes not only brings down cooking time but also removes some of the harmful compounds and oligosaccharides that can cause problems in the gastrointestinal
- Cooking:The best way to cook soaked chickpeas is to simmer them for a couple of hours until tender.
Quick Serving Tips
Some quick ways of adding garbanzo beans to your diet include:
- Chickpea is used as the main ingredient in hummus. Chickpea sprouts or steamed chickpeas can be added to any salad. They can be used to prepare soups, salads, dips, and dishes.
- Chickpeas are ground to make chickpea flour, also known as Bengal gram flour. It can be used as a substitute for wheat flour as a veganand gluten-free flour, or in combination with others to enhance taste and nutrition.
- Flatbread can be made with equal quantities of chickpea and barley This is a beneficial recipe for diabetics.