Mumbai Chana Batata Chaat Recipe | Street Style Chana Batata Chaat | Mumbai Famous Chaat

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas save time and are often less expensive.

sev

🥗Healthier: roasted chickpeas

💰Cheaper: crispy tortilla strips

Roasted chickpeas add crunch with fewer calories.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and lower in calories.

chaat masala

🥗Healthier: cumin and coriander mix

💰Cheaper: basic spices

Basic spices can mimic flavors without the cost.

Heat 1/2 cup oil in a pan.

Add 1 tablespoon cumin seeds and 1 curry leaf to the oil.

Add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.

Add 1/2 teaspoon ground garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir well.

Add 1 tablespoon red chili powder and sauté the spices.

Add 2-4 tablespoons of water to prevent the spices from burning.

Once the spices are well cooked, add 1 tablespoon besan and fry it lightly with the spices.

Add 1 kg boiled black chickpeas to the pan and mix well with the spices.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and cover the pan to let it steam for 5 minutes.

Add the boiled potato, diced, and mix everything together.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of tamarind pulp and mix well.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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