Vegan Day 2022: Try These 3 Protein-Rich Snacks

Vegan Day is dedicated to the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products and exploitation of animals. All across the world, this day falls on November 1. Since the day is today, let us look at some tasty protein-rich recipes that are vegan.

Chickpea Cutlet

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Soaked Chickpeas
• 3 Medium Potatoes (Boiled)
• 1 Tbsp. Ginger (Shredded)
• 1 Tbsp. Cilantro (Chopped)
• 2 Green Chillies (chopped)
• ½ Tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
• Oil

Instructions

• Start by mashing the boiled potatoes after removing their skin. Then, mash chickpeas coarsely.
• Mix the potatoes and chickpeas. Now, add all the other ingredients. Mix well.
• Take small portions of the mixture and make round balls with your hands. Then, flatten those balls.
• Now, heat some oil in a pan and place the cutlets in the oil. Let the cutlets cook for some time from both sides.
• Cook them until golden brown.
• Now, your chickpea cutlets are ready to be served with the choice of your dip.

Soya Cheela

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Soya Flour
• 1/2 Cup Semolina Or Suji
• 1/2 Cup Grated Vegetables
• 1/2 Tsp Grated Ginger
• 1 Chopped Green Chilli
• Water As Required
• Salt And Pepper To Taste
• Oil

Instructions

• In a bowl, add soya flour, semolina, vegetables, and spices. Mix well.
• Add water as required to create a flowy batter consistency.
• On a non-stick tawa, spread some oil and pour the batter. Spread in a circular motion.
• Cook on both sides till golden and crispy. Serve.

Sprouts Salad

Ingredients

For Salad

• 1.5 Cups Moong Dal Sprouts
• 2 Cups Hot Water
• ¼ Cup Onion (Finely Chopped)
• ¼ Cup Tomato (deseeded and finely chopped)
• ¼ Cup Carrot (Shredded)
• ¼ Cup Coriander Leaves (Chopped)
• 1/4 Cup Cucumber (Finely Chopped)
• ¼ Cup Pomegranate Seeds
• 2 Tbsp Roasted Peanuts

For Dressing

• ¼ Cup Olive Oil
• 1 Tsp Roasted Jeera Powder (Cumin Powder)
• 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 ½ Tbsp Lemon (Juiced)

Instructions

• Take a large bowl and add sprouts. Pour hot water over the sprouts and cover the lid.
• Let it rest for five minutes and then, drain the water.
• Let the sprouts cool down completely before using them for the salad.
• Add sprouts, onion, tomato, cucumber, parsley and carrot to a bowl. Mix well.
• In another bowl, add olive oil, cumin powder, salt, red chilli powder, and lemon juice. Stir well.
• Pour dressing over the salad. Mix well.
• Add pomegranate, roasted peanuts and coriander leaves. Toss the salad.
• Your sprouts salad is ready to be served.

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