Chana Chaat

Name: Chana Chaat
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed); 1 boiled potato, diced; 1 tomato, chopped; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 1 green chili, minced; 1 tbsp chaat masala; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp mint chutney; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; to taste salt; 1/4 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles); 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional, omit for vegan)

A vibrant, tangy chickpea salad with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and sour flavors. This popular Indian street food makes for a nutritious and satisfying lunch.

20 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

IndianLunchNo-CookVegetarianVeganHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
1 boiled potato, diced
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 green chili, minced
1 tbsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp tamarind chutney
2 tbsp mint chutney
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
to taste salt
1/4 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional, omit for vegan)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cans chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed), 1 diced boiled potato, 1 chopped tomato, 1/2 finely diced red onion, 1/2 diced cucumber, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1 minced green chili.
2

Add 1 tbsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and to taste salt to the mixture and toss gently to combine.
3

Drizzle 2 tbsp tamarind chutney, 2 tbsp mint chutney, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the salad.
4

If using, add 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional, omit for vegan) on top or on the side.
5

Just before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles) on top to maintain its crispness.
6

Serve immediately while the sev is still crunchy for the best texture contrast.

Questions

How long does Chana Chaat keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Chana Chaat?

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