Fried Chickpeas - Health Benefits

Chickpea refers to legumes; it is used in cooking, cosmetology, and medicine. Great for diet food. It is cultivated in 30 countries, appreciated for its nutritional properties, rich chemical composition and easy digestibility for the body. The second name is mutton for the similarity of seeds with the head of this animal. Calorie content is high, more than 380 kcal per 100 g. product, but due to rapid saturation, it is successfully used in nutrition.

Description and properties of chickpeas

Ripe seeds come in different colors, most often they are beige or slightly brownish. There are red, green and black shades. In cooking, preference is given to light varieties. The plant itself has an almost identical appearance, regardless of the color of the fruit. It belongs to the annual family of legumes, its relatives are:

• peas;
• lentils
• Beans

Interesting: the most abundant crops are obtained in tropical and subtropical climates. In Russia, it bears fruit more modestly.

Archaeological excavations confirm that chickpeas were cultivated in the Ancient World, ancient healers used it as a medicine to increase sperm activity, increase potency, normalize the menstrual cycle and increase the likelihood of conception.

A special feature of chickpeas is a delicate nutty taste. The composition of lamb peas includes:

• amino acids;
• vitamins C, E, K, A, group B;
• choline;
• isoflavones;
• potassium;
• iron;
• manganese;
• calcium;
• phosphorus;
• magnesium;
• zinc.

Important: the quality of the protein in chickpeas is close to the animal.

Beneficial features

The regular use of chickpeas in fried and boiled form comprehensively affects the body, contributing to:

• slag removal;
• improve metabolism;
• relieving lethargic bowel syndrome;
• normalization of the digestive tract;
• bowel cleansing;
• strengthening immunity;
• revitalization of the brain;
• decrease the likelihood of convulsive conditions;
• reducing the severity of emotional reactions to external stimuli;
• accelerate the regeneration of the mucosa in the oral cavity.

The introduction of lamb peas into the diet has a beneficial effect on lactation, relieves pain in muscles and joints, and replenishes the deficiency of vitamins, micro and macrocells.

Contraindications

Like other legumes, it is too heavy to absorb, with overeating, bloating, disruption of the intestines, the appearance of excess gases and heartburn are possible. The optimal amount is considered to be 150-200 gr. product per day. It is recommended to refrain from chickpea dishes with exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, flatulence, gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer, dysbiosis. The calorie content of fried chickpeas is increasing, so it is not used in weight loss programs.

Cooking recipes

The versatility of the product is that soups, side dishes, sweet dishes are prepared from it, and flour is used in baking. Sprouted beans are appreciated in raw foods along with wheat, buckwheat and oats. As a snack, fried chickpeas are perfect for a summer feast, can successfully replace popcorn and seeds when watching a family movie. Prepare it with sugar or salt, spicy and piquant.

Before cooking, it must be soaked for 8-12 hours, otherwise the cooking time will stretch almost to infinity. And then it remains to follow proven recipes or create something new on their basis.

Classical
Vegetable oil is poured into a pan with a thick bottom in a small layer, heated. Chickpeas gently spill out into it, fry for 5-8 minutes over high heat. When ready, he begins to burst and shoot from the pan. This is a signal that it is time to catch peas with a slotted spoon and lay them on a colander or napkins to remove excess oil. Then the product is poured into a vase and seasoned with salt on top.

A simple recipe in the oven
The pre-boiled chickpeas are thrown into a colander, while it drains, a mixture of spices from cumin, turmeric, fenugreek, fennel is prepared. Lovers of hot can add a little red pepper. Peas in 1 layer are laid on a baking sheet covered with foil, slightly sprayed with oil, sprinkled with spices. Cooking time - 30 minutes. over medium heat. The result is a wonderful salty appetizer with a spicy-spicy note and a crispy crust.

Sweet Chickpeas in Cinnamon
The cooking principle is general, after boiling the product is laid out on a baking sheet, sprinkled with cinnamon, cooked for about half an hour at medium temperature. Properly prepared peas are crispy on the outside and almost hollow inside, after being removed from the oven, they are immediately sprinkled with powdered sugar. If the oven warms up unevenly, then in the process of cooking the contents of the pan are mixed several times.

Fried chickpeas are tasty and healthy, in various versions it is used as a treat and spicy snack, successfully replacing the usual types of desserts and spicy dishes.

Video: Fried Chickpea Recipe