Gluten-Free Chana Chaat
Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant textures, Gluten-Free Chana Chaat is a refreshing, spice-infused Indian street food classic that's perfect for a wholesome snack or appetizer. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chickpeas, juicy tomatoes, crisp onions, and creamy boiled potatoes, all tossed in an irresistible blend of tamarind paste, chaat masala, and ground cumin. Fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lemon elevate this dish with a fresh, tangy finish. Made entirely with naturally gluten-free ingredients and ready in just 25 minutes, it's a healthy and satisfying option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you're entertaining guests or craving an authentic taste of India, this recipe delivers a deliciously vibrant chaat experience that's as nutritious as it is mouthwatering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned chickpeas
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 large tomato
- 1 small green chili
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 medium boiled potato
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water to remove any excess salt and preservatives.
Finely chop the red onion, tomato, green chili, and boiled potato. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and boiled potato.
Add the tamarind paste, ground cumin, chaat masala, salt, and red chili powder to the chickpea mixture.
Mix everything well until the ingredients are evenly coated with the spices.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the chaat.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixture and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your palate.
Transfer the chana chaat to a serving dish and garnish with extra cilantro or a slice of lemon, if desired.
Serve immediately as a flavorful starter or snack, ensuring it's still fresh and zesty.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4491 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2330 mg | 50% | |
*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.
