Chana Chaat

Dive into the vibrant and tangy world of Indian street food with this irresistible Chana Chaat recipe! Packed with tender, protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy veggies like cucumber and onion, and a medley of bold spices, this dish is a flavor explosion with every bite. The addition of tamarind and mint chutneys brings a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, while a sprinkle of chaat masala, black salt, and roasted cumin powder adds an authentic savory kick. Topped with crispy sev, juicy pomegranate seeds, and fresh coriander, this no-cook, 20-minute recipe is not only quick and easy but also visually stunning. Perfect as a light snack, appetizer, or crowd-pleasing party dish, Chana Chaat is a delicious, healthy way to enjoy the essence of Indian street food at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 unit small red onion
• 1 unit medium tomato
• 1 unit cucumber
• 1 unit green chili
• 0.5 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 2 tablespoons mint chutney
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 cup sev
• 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the cooked chickpeas thoroughly. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them well under running water.

Step 2

Finely chop the red onion, tomato, cucumber, and green chili. Set these aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped red onion, chopped tomato, chopped cucumber, and green chili.

Step 4

Add the tamarind chutney and mint chutney into the bowl. Mix them well with the chickpeas and vegetables until fully coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle chaat masala, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, and black salt over the mixture. Gently toss everything together to combine the spices evenly.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice and toss again to coat the chickpea mixture in the tangy flavor.

Step 7

Taste and adjust for salt and spices if needed.

Step 8

To serve, transfer the chana chaat into serving bowls or plates.

Step 9

Garnish generously with sev, pomegranate seeds, and finely chopped coriander leaves.

Step 10

Serve immediately to ensure the sev stays crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1329.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1720.3

Total Fat 65.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2831.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.5g	0%
Total Sugars 64.8g
Protein 58.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 502.9mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 3521.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 53.5%