Chana Chaat
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, Chana Chaat is a refreshing Indian street food-style salad that combines protein-packed chickpeas with a medley of vibrant vegetables, zesty chutneys, and fragrant spices. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures—crunchy sev, juicy pomegranate seeds, and tender chickpeas—while the tang of tamarind and mint chutneys complements the earthy warmth of chaat masala and roasted cumin. Ready in just 20 minutes without any cooking required, this wholesome recipe is perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal. Customize it to your spice preference and serve fresh for the ultimate crispy, tangy, and savory experience. Ideal for summer gatherings or a quick, healthy indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 unit small red onion
- 1 unit medium tomato
- 1 unit cucumber
- 1 unit green chili
- 0.5 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
- 2 tablespoons mint chutney
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup sev
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
Rinse and drain the cooked chickpeas thoroughly. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them well under running water.
Finely chop the red onion, tomato, cucumber, and green chili. Set these aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped red onion, chopped tomato, chopped cucumber, and green chili.
Add the tamarind chutney and mint chutney into the bowl. Mix them well with the chickpeas and vegetables until fully coated.
Sprinkle chaat masala, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, and black salt over the mixture. Gently toss everything together to combine the spices evenly.
Add the lemon juice and toss again to coat the chickpea mixture in the tangy flavor.
Taste and adjust for salt and spices if needed.
To serve, transfer the chana chaat into serving bowls or plates.
Garnish generously with sev, pomegranate seeds, and finely chopped coriander leaves.
Serve immediately to ensure the sev stays crispy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2831 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.6 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.5 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3522 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
