Nut-Free Chana Chaat
Nut-Free Chana Chaat is a vibrant and tangy Indian street food that's irresistibly healthy and flavorful. Made in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe combines protein-packed chickpeas, crisp veggies like cucumber and tomato, and bold spices such as cumin and chaat masala. A drizzle of zesty lemon juice and sweet tamarind chutney takes the flavor to a whole new level, while a crunchy topping of sev adds the perfect texture. Completely nut-free, this recipe is ideal for those with allergies, offering a wholesome, plant-based snack or light meal that’s loaded with fresh ingredients. Perfect for anyone seeking a gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-friendly take on traditional chana chaat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium tomato
- 0.5 cup cucumber
- 1 small green chili
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon black salt
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup sev (crunchy chickpea flour noodles)
- 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, and cilantro.
Add the chopped red onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, and cilantro to the bowl with the chickpeas.
In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, and regular salt. Pour this dressing over the chickpea mixture.
Toss all the ingredients well until the chickpeas and vegetables are evenly coated with the spices and lemon juice.
Serve the chana chaat topped with a sprinkle of sev for an extra crunch and drizzle with tamarind chutney for added sweetness and tang.
Enjoy the Nut-Free Chana Chaat as a refreshing snack or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.9 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5338 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1522 mg | 32% | |
*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.
