Dahi Chana Chaat Recipe | Famous Karachi Chana Chaat | Kabuli Chana | Chole Chaat | Iftar Special

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

chaat masala

🥗Healthier: cumin and coriander powder

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Homemade mix can be more economical.

sev

🥗Healthier: baked chickpea snacks

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Baked snacks reduce calories while adding crunch.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: diced apples

💰Cheaper: raisins

Diced apples provide sweetness at a lower cost.

Soak 1 cup chickpeas overnight in plain water.

In the morning, pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with turmeric and salt for 2 whistles until slightly soft.

Blend 1/2 cup yogurt in a mixer until smooth.

Chop 2 tomatoes into a cross shape and 1 onion finely.

Boil 2 potatoes, add salt, and chop them into small pieces.

Add the boiled potatoes to the chickpeas in a mixing bowl.

Layer the chopped onion and tomatoes on top of the chickpeas and potatoes.

Chop fresh coriander leaves and sprinkle them over the mixture.

Add 1 finely chopped green chili (optional for spice).

Sprinkle black salt and regular salt to taste, ensuring the balance is right.

Add approximately 1 teaspoon of chaat masala, adjusting to taste.

Pour the blended yogurt over the mixture, allowing it to settle down.

Crumble sev on top for crunch.

Drizzle tamarind chutney over the top for added flavor.

Garnish with more chopped coriander and a sprinkle of chaat masala for presentation.

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