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Prepare the salad vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced cucumber, diced tomato, and finely diced red onion. Set aside.

Prepare the spiced kala chana: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the boiled kala chana, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chana is warmed through and well coated with the spices. Remove from heat.

Make the creamy dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine the crumbled paneer (or tofu), minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin seeds, honey, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to reach a creamy, pourable consistency.

Assemble the salad: Add the diced avocado to the bowl with the other prepared vegetables. Pour the warm, spiced kala chana over the vegetables.

Dress and serve: Drizzle the creamy dressing generously over the salad ingredients. Using two large spatulas or tongs, gently toss all ingredients until thoroughly combined and coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.


Prepare the salad vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced cucumber, diced tomato, and finely diced red onion. Set aside.

Prepare the spiced kala chana: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the boiled kala chana, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chana is warmed through and well coated with the spices. Remove from heat.

Make the creamy dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine the crumbled paneer (or tofu), minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin seeds, honey, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to reach a creamy, pourable consistency.

Assemble the salad: Add the diced avocado to the bowl with the other prepared vegetables. Pour the warm, spiced kala chana over the vegetables.

Dress and serve: Drizzle the creamy dressing generously over the salad ingredients. Using two large spatulas or tongs, gently toss all ingredients until thoroughly combined and coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.
