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Chana Sprouts Sandwich

Cultural Context

Originating from Indian street food culture, Chana Sprouts Sandwich is a nutritious and refreshing option that combines sprouted chickpeas with fresh vegetables. This sandwich is often enjoyed as a light meal or snack, celebrated for its health benefits and vibrant flavors. In modern variations, it has gained popularity in health-conscious diets and is often customized with various toppings and spreads.

IndianUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 to 2 teaspoons wood pressed groundnut oil
1/2 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)
1/2 teaspoon saunf (fennel seeds)
1 cup green moong sprouts
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
splash of water
1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 teaspoon jeera powder
1/2 lemon
2 slices sourdough bread
radish microgreens
1 onion
1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
squeeze of lemon juice
sliced tomatoes
1 tablespoon homemade sauerkraut

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: none

Avocado provides creaminess while being healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: none

Zucchini can add similar crunch.

chat masala

🥗Healthier: cumin powder

💰Cheaper: none

Cumin powder can provide a similar flavor.

1

Heat a kadai and add 1 to 2 teaspoons of wood pressed groundnut oil.

2

Once heated, add 1/2 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds) and let it splatter.

3

Reduce the flame to the lowest and add 1/2 teaspoon saunf (fennel seeds).

4

Add 1 cup of green moong sprouts and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; mix well.

5

Add a splash of water, cover, and steam cook the moong sprouts for about 2 minutes on medium to low flame.

6

After 2 minutes, stir in 1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder; allow spices to roast for 20 to 30 seconds.

7

Add 1 cup of cooked chickpeas (previously soaked overnight and pressure cooked for 15 minutes) and mix well.

8

Add 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder and mix everything together; turn off the flame.

9

Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon and lightly mash the chickpeas with a potato masher; allow the filling to cool down.

10

Heat a cast iron tawa and add a little wood pressed groundnut oil.

11

Toast the sourdough bread slices on the tawa until both sides are crisp; remove to a plate.

12

Slice 1 onion thinly and season with a pinch of sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder, and a squeeze of lemon juice; mix well and set aside.

13

To assemble the sandwich, place one slice of toasted sourdough bread on a plate.

14

Add sliced tomatoes on top and sprinkle with sea salt.

15

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the protein-rich chana sprouts filling on top.

16

Add 1 tablespoon of homemade sauerkraut.

17

Layer the seasoned sliced onions and radish microgreens on top.

18

Place the other slice of sourdough bread on top and lightly press down; the sandwich is ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

slicingspreading

Equipment Needed

kadaicast iron tawapotato masherplate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Chana Sprout SandwichSprouted Chickpea Sandwich

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