Channa Chaat

Bright, tangy, and delightfully spiced, Channa Chaat is a vibrant Indian street food classic that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. This wholesome dish combines tender cooked chickpeas with crisp red onions, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a zesty blend of lemon juice, chaat masala, roasted cumin, and red chili powder. Optional toppings like crunchy sev and sweet pomegranate seeds take this dish to the next level, adding layers of texture and flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a refreshing snack, light lunch, or flavorful side dish. Packed with plant-based protein and bold spices, Channa Chaat is a quick and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of Indian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 small green chili
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoons roasted cumin powder
• 0.25 teaspoons red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cups sev (optional)
• 0.25 cups pomegranate seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the onion into small cubes.

Step 2

Dice the tomato and cucumber into small cubes.

Step 3

Finely chop the green chili and cilantro leaves.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chickpeas.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, and cilantro to the bowl with the chickpeas.

Step 6

Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt over the ingredients.

Step 8

Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the chickpeas and vegetables with the seasonings.

Step 9

If desired, sprinkle sev and pomegranate seeds over the top for additional crunch and sweetness.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a refreshing snack or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(950.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1128.9

Total Fat 28.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2886.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 47.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336.3mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 2211.9mg	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: 21.9%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 61.8%