Yieppe Folks, Yeah! We got Kala Chana Chaat. Is it an APPETISER or a STREETFOOD Snack?
This recipe for Kala Chana Chaat is something I am quite excited about.. Nothing Intentional.. But This recipe also happens to be Oil Free, Gluten-free, Vegan and it was not planned at all. By any chance if you are thinking this is not going to be tasting nice, you are just mistaken.. This actually tastes so so good !!
Well it can be enjoyed as an Appetiser as well as Street Food!! :))
If you are actually thinking what makes it so so good, well its the simple ingredients put together..
Kala Chana = BLACK CHICKPEAS, is super rich in fibre and aids to weight loss too. Doesn’t it make it healthy!
CHAAT = Savory Food, INDIAN STREET FOOD.
Often it is mistaken Indian Food is Oily, loaded with Onion Garlic, always spicy and it is a Curry!! Well, if you visit an Indian household you will realise, how simple and healthy are our daily meal. Indulgence is parked for occasions / celebrations.
This recipe for Kala Chana Chaat falls under this savoury healthy category where you have the best of everything. There is absolutely no dearth of flavours !! Â When the lovely folks at Ramsay Healthcare UK, who specialise in weight loss surgery, challenged me to come up with Fast Food Alternatives, I exactly knew what to create for them. A recipe that is healthy and could be stirred up in a jiffy, guiltfree.
Take 10 minutes to chop the vegetables in precision and mix them all up in a bowl. Really simple isn’t it. Feel free to adjust the spice powders and heat to your palette.
If you would like an option for More Indian Street Food – how about trying  Churmuri, GHugni, Sev Puri, Dahi Puri ,Ragda Patties, Ram Ladoo, Samosa Chole ChaatÂ
KALA CHANA CHAAT
Serves 3-4 Â | Time taken: 10 Min
INGREDIENTS:
400g Boiled Kala Chana Tin { Black Chickpeas } or 1 Cup of Dried Black Chickpeas, soaked and boiled **
1 medium Onion, Chopped finely
1 Large Tomato, Diced
1/2 Raw mango, Diced
2 Tbsp Chopped Coriander leaves/Cilantro
1 Green chilli, chopped finely { Optional }
1/2 Tsp Amchur powder ( Mango Powder )
1 Tsp Chat masala
1/2 Tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
1/2 Tsp Black Salt
Good Squeeze of Lemon juice
Salt to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well. Adjust the spices by adding more if needed. While serving the kids, I avoid green chillies..
A little hint of green chillies adds the little heat.
** If you are cooking from scratch, soak the black chickpeas in enough water for at least 6 hours and then pressure cook until soft.
Ingredients
- 400 g Boiled Kala Chana Tin { Black Chickpeas } or 1 Cup of Dried Black Chickpeas soaked and boiled **
- 1 medium Onion Chopped finely
- 1 Large Tomato Diced
- 1/2 Raw mango Diced
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Coriander leaves/Cilantro
- 1 Green chilli chopped finely { Optional }
- 1/2 Tsp Amchur powder Mango Powder
- 1 Tsp Chat masala
- 1/2 Tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Black Salt
- Good Squeeze of Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well. Adjust the spices by adding more if needed.
- While serving the kids, I avoid green chillies..
- A little hint of green chillies adds the little heat.
tempting recipe says
Thank you for such a wonder recipe of kala chana chat.
I seriously loved it.
And i even added a blogpost after being inspired by you.
Do have a look as well.