MOUTHWATERING DELICIOUS CHICKPEA RECIPE | ALOO CHANA CHAAT With Chaat Masala Recipe

chaat masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin + coriander

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

sev

🥗Healthier: baked chickpea flour snacks

💰Cheaper: crushed tortilla chips

Baked snacks lower calories while maintaining crunch.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less cost.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity and is often less expensive.

Dry roast 3 tablespoons of cumin seeds on low heat, stirring continuously until fragrant.

Transfer roasted cumin seeds to a plate or grinder to cool before grinding to a coarse powder.

In a pan over low heat, dry roast 5 tablespoons of coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon of ajwain, and 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns until aromatic.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and continue roasting until lightly browned.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of amchoor powder, 1 tablespoon of black rock salt, 1 tablespoon of Kashmiri chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of citric acid, then grind to a fine powder once cooled.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of ghee.

Add the boiled and cut large potato to the pan and stir until golden brown, adding 1/4 teaspoon of salt while frying.

In a bowl, combine the fried potato with half a cup of canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.

Add 2 tablespoons of green chutney and 1 tablespoon of tamarind and date chutney to the bowl and mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a serving plate and top with chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, finely chopped onion, and drizzle with sweet yogurt.

Add a few tablespoons of tamarind and date chutney and green chutney on top.

Sprinkle with the roasted cumin seed powder and chaat masala, then garnish with chopped cilantro.

Top with sev or bhujia and fresh pomegranate seeds, finishing with chopped green chili.

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