Channa Chaat

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Bright, tangy, and delightfully spiced, Channa Chaat is a vibrant Indian street food classic that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. This wholesome dish combines tender cooked chickpeas with crisp red onions, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a zesty blend of lemon juice, chaat masala, roasted cumin, and red chili powder. Optional toppings like crunchy sev and sweet pomegranate seeds take this dish to the next level, adding layers of texture and flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a refreshing snack, light lunch, or flavorful side dish. Packed with plant-based protein and bold spices, Channa Chaat is a quick and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of Indian cuisine.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 small green chili
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoons roasted cumin powder
• 0.25 teaspoons red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cups sev (optional)
• 0.25 cups pomegranate seeds (optional)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Peel and dice the onion into small cubes.

2. Dice the tomato and cucumber into small cubes.

3. Finely chop the green chili and cilantro leaves.

4. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chickpeas.

5. Add the chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, and cilantro to the bowl with the chickpeas.

6. Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture.

7. Sprinkle the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt over the ingredients.

8. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the chickpeas and vegetables with the seasonings.

9. If desired, sprinkle sev and pomegranate seeds over the top for additional crunch and sweetness.

10. Serve immediately as a refreshing snack or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (204.7g)

Calories		230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		6.3 g	8%
	Saturated Fat	1.2 g	6%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		337 mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate		35.8 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	8.6 g	31%
	Total Sugars	8.6 g
Protein		9.6 g	19%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		65 mg	5%
Iron		3.1 mg	17%
Potassium		476 mg	10%

*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: 225 cal (23.6%%)

Protein: 152 cal (16.0%%)

Carbs: 574 cal (60.3%%)