Chana Chickpeas Chaat

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Chana Chickpeas Chaat is a wholesome Indian street food-inspired recipe that’s quick, healthy, and utterly irresistible. This easy-to-make dish combines tender boiled chickpeas with crunchy vegetables like onion, tomato, and cucumber, all dressed up in a tantalizing blend of chaat masala, roasted cumin, and tangy tamarind chutney. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and optional garnishes like crispy sev and juicy pomegranate seeds, this chaat is a perfect harmony of spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and naturally vegan, it’s the ultimate choice for a zesty snack, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Boiled chickpeas (canned or cooked from dried)
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Tomato, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 small Green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind chutney
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles, optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

If using dried chickpeas, soak 1 cup of chickpeas overnight, then cook them in a pressure cooker or pot until tender. (This step can be skipped if using canned chickpeas. Rinse and drain them thoroughly.)

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas, chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili (if using), and cilantro.

Step 3

Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, red chili powder, black salt, and regular salt over the mixture.

Step 4

Add the tamarind chutney and lemon juice to the bowl and toss everything gently to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 5

Transfer the chaat to a serving plate or bowl.

Step 6

Garnish with pomegranate seeds, sev, and additional chopped cilantro (if desired).

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful Chana Chickpeas Chaat as a snack or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(920.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1109.0

Total Fat 26.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3469.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 47.0g
Protein 47.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341.8mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2287.0mg	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: 20.7%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 62.8%