Low Sodium Chana Chaat
Elevate your snack game with this vibrant and health-conscious recipe for Low Sodium Chana Chaat! Perfect for those looking to reduce their sodium intake without sacrificing flavor, this refreshing Indian street food-inspired dish combines no-salt-added canned chickpeas with crunchy diced vegetables, tangy lemon juice, aromatic roasted cumin, and a hint of spice from salt-free chaat masala and green chili. Topped with jewel-like pomegranate seeds for a burst of sweetness and a stunning visual appeal, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 15 minutes and packed with bold flavors and heart-healthy goodness. Whether served as a light appetizer, a midday snack, or a side dish, this guilt-free chaat is sure to dazzle your taste buds while keeping health in mind!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas (no salt added)
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped tomato
- 1 small, finely diced cucumber
- 1 finely chopped green chili
- 0.5 cup, chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon chat masala (salt-free)
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
Rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove any remaining sodium from the canning liquid and drain them thoroughly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, finely chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, and green chili.
Add the chopped fresh coriander leaves to the bowl.
In a small pan, dry roast the cumin seeds over medium heat until they become fragrant and slightly darken in color. Allow to cool, then roughly crush with a mortar and pestle.
Sprinkle the crushed cumin seeds, ground black pepper, ground coriander, and salt-free chat masala over the chickpea mixture.
Add lemon juice to the mixture and toss everything gently to ensure even distribution of the spices and juice.
Just before serving, sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top for a burst of sweetness and a pop of color.
Serve the chana chaat immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together more deeply.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1279 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.0 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.4 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3001 mg | 64% | |
*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.
