Chickpea Salad

A yummy low-fat and high protein salad

Ingredients:
200gms chickpeas/kabuli chana/garbanzo beans soaked for 5-6 hours
2 medium sized red onion, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley/coriander leaves
3 tbsps olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
1. Boil the chana/chickpeas in the cooker on medium heat with 1 tbsp salt and 4 cups water for 4-5 whistles. Remove and cool to room temprature. Drain the water
2.In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
3.Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Goes well with any Italian/Spanish main course.