Chana Chickpeas Chaat

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Chana Chickpeas Chaat is a wholesome Indian street food-inspired recipe that’s quick, healthy, and utterly irresistible. This easy-to-make dish combines tender boiled chickpeas with crunchy vegetables like onion, tomato, and cucumber, all dressed up in a tantalizing blend of chaat masala, roasted cumin, and tangy tamarind chutney. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and optional garnishes like crispy sev and juicy pomegranate seeds, this chaat is a perfect harmony of spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and naturally vegan, it’s the ultimate choice for a zesty snack, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 2 cups Boiled chickpeas (canned or cooked from dried)
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Tomato, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 small Green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind chutney
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles, optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. If using dried chickpeas, soak 1 cup of chickpeas overnight, then cook them in a pressure cooker or pot until tender. (This step can be skipped if using canned chickpeas. Rinse and drain them thoroughly.)

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas, chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili (if using), and cilantro.

3. Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, red chili powder, black salt, and regular salt over the mixture.

4. Add the tamarind chutney and lemon juice to the bowl and toss everything gently to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.

5. Transfer the chaat to a serving plate or bowl.

6. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, sev, and additional chopped cilantro (if desired).

7. Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful Chana Chickpeas Chaat as a snack or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (229.1g)

Calories		282
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		6.4 g	8%
	Saturated Fat	0.7 g	3%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		781 mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate		46.5 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	10.8 g	38%
	Total Sugars	12.8 g
Protein		11.9 g	24%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		83 mg	6%
Iron		3.9 mg	22%
Potassium		558 mg	12%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 234 cal (20.1%%)

Protein: 190 cal (16.3%%)

Carbs: 745 cal (63.7%%)