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Chana Chaat

Cultural Context

Chana Chaat, a popular street food from the Indian subcontinent, is a vibrant salad made with chickpeas and fresh vegetables. This dish reflects the region's love for bold flavors and textures, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. With its tangy and spicy notes, Chana Chaat has found fans worldwide, inspiring various adaptations that cater to local tastes.

IndianBDappetizer
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup chickpeas
pinch of salt
2 green chilies
piece of ginger
coriander leaves
mint leaves
1 lemon
salt
water
1 onion
1 tomato
1/2 cucumber
1 small carrot
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon chaat masala powder
1 teaspoon tamarind
sev
fresh coriander leaves

chaat masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: cumin + coriander powder

Homemade mix can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

sev

🥗Healthier: baked chickpea snacks

💰Cheaper: crushed tortilla chips

Baked snacks are lower in fat.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: diced apples

💰Cheaper: raisins

Apples provide a similar crunch and sweetness.

1

Soak 1 cup of chickpeas overnight in water.

2

Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with enough water and a pinch of salt for about 3-4 whistles.

3

Cool the cooked chickpeas until they are soft and tender.

4

Make a mint-coriander chutney by blending 2 green chilies, a piece of ginger, coriander leaves, mint leaves, the juice of 1 lemon, a little salt, and a little water.

5

In a large bowl, add the cooked chickpeas.

6

Add finely chopped onions, deseeded and finely chopped tomato, and half a deseeded and finely chopped cucumber.

7

Grate 1 small carrot and add it to the mixture.

8

Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder.

9

Add 1 teaspoon of tamarind to the mixture.

10

Mix everything together until well combined.

11

Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and sev before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerblenderlarge bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

chickpeasdairy

Also Known As

Chana ChaatChole Chaat

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