Easy Air Fryer Recipes 🍟 | Healthy Snack in 5 Minutes | Chatpata Chana 🌶️ | Indian Snack Recipe

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are more affordable and save cooking time.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is a cost-effective substitute with similar flavor.

Soak chana overnight until soft.

Wash the chana well.

Transfer chana to a cooker, add half teaspoon salt and half glass of water.

Boil until soft, around three whistles.

After boiling, let the remaining water evaporate completely.

Add a few drops of oil to the chana and mix well.

Take a butter paper sheet and spread some chana on it.

Cover with another butter paper and flatten gently using a wooden press or roller.

Repeat for all chana.

Preheat the air fryer and place a parchment sheet inside.

Add the flattened chana pieces to the air fryer.

Lightly brush or spray oil on top of the chana.

Sprinkle the spice mix: chart masala, amchur powder, red chili powder, and Maggi magic masala.

Air fry at 190° for 7 minutes.

After 7 minutes, check the chana; it should be crispy and golden.

Mix the chana once, brush a little oil again, and air fry for another 5 minutes at 190°.

Transfer the roasted chana to a bowl.

Add chopped onion, tomato, and fresh coriander.

Sprinkle chart masala, red chili powder, jeera powder, and a dash of lemon juice.

Add a little more Maggi magic masala for extra flavor.

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