Chickpea Salad Recipe ❗Mashoor Chana Chaat Recipe ❗ Eid Special

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans offer a different flavor while maintaining protein content.

sev

🥗Healthier: roasted chickpeas

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Roasted chickpeas add crunch with fewer calories.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and lower in fat.

chaat masala

🥗Healthier: cumin and coriander mix

💰Cheaper: homemade spice blend

Homemade blends can be adjusted for flavor and cost.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse chickpeas.

Boil chickpeas in fresh water until tender, about 30 minutes.

Chop onion, tomato, cucumber, and green chili finely.

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and coriander leaves.

Add lemon juice, chaat masala, salt, and black salt to the mixture.

Toss everything gently to combine.

Garnish with pomegranate seeds and sev.

Drizzle yogurt over the top.

Sprinkle with additional chaat masala if desired.

Serve immediately, garnished with mint leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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