Chana Chaat
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.
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
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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.
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2
Add 1 tbsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and to taste salt to the mixture and toss gently to combine.
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3
Drizzle 2 tbsp tamarind chutney, 2 tbsp mint chutney, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the salad.
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4
If using, add 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional, omit for vegan) on top or on the side.
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5
Just before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles) on top to maintain its crispness.
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Serve immediately while the sev is still crunchy for the best texture contrast.