Dairy-Free Chana Chaat
Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this Dairy-Free Chana Chaat is a quick, healthy, and satisfying vegan snack that takes just 20 minutes to prepare! This Indian-inspired recipe features tender canned chickpeas tossed with fresh ingredients like tangy tomatoes, zesty red onions, and fiery green chili, all complemented by a bold mix of spices including chaat masala, black salt, and ground cumin. A drizzle of tamarind paste and a squeeze of lemon juice elevate the dish with a tangy kick, while garnishes of crunchy sev and juicy pomegranate seeds add irresistible contrast. Perfect as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish, this crowd-pleaser delivers authentic street food taste minus the dairy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas
- 1 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped tomato
- 1 finely chopped green chili
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
- 0.5 teaspoon or to taste regular salt
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup sev (crunchy chickpea noodles)
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, finely chopped red onion, tomato, and green chili.
Add the chopped fresh cilantro leaves to the bowl.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, chaat masala, black salt, and regular salt.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chickpea mixture and toss well to combine everything evenly.
Add the tamarind paste, and lemon juice to the chickpea mixture, and stir well to coat the chickpeas thoroughly with the flavors.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a little more salt or lemon juice as desired.
Transfer the chana chaat to a serving dish.
Top with sev and pomegranate seeds for a burst of crunch and sweetness.
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5484 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2098 mg | 45% | |
*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.
