Low Sodium Chana Chaat

Brighten up your snack game with this vibrant and healthy Low Sodium Chana Chaat, a guilt-free twist on the classic Indian street food! Packed with no-salt-added chickpeas, crisp veggies like cucumber and tomato, and zesty spices, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for those watching their sodium intake without compromising on flavor. Fresh lemon juice and roasted cumin add tangy-earthy depth, while a sprinkle of juicy pomegranate seeds provides a sweet contrast and stunning visual appeal. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-salt chana chaat is the ultimate heart-healthy appetizer or side dish. Serve it fresh for a refreshing crunch or chilled for a more intense melding of flavors—your taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 89/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas (no salt added)
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 medium, finely chopped tomato
• 1 small, finely diced cucumber
• 1 finely chopped green chili
• 0.5 cup, chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon chat masala (salt-free)
• 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove any remaining sodium from the canning liquid and drain them thoroughly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the chopped fresh coriander leaves to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small pan, dry roast the cumin seeds over medium heat until they become fragrant and slightly darken in color. Allow to cool, then roughly crush with a mortar and pestle.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crushed cumin seeds, ground black pepper, ground coriander, and salt-free chat masala over the chickpea mixture.

Step 6

Add lemon juice to the mixture and toss everything gently to ensure even distribution of the spices and juice.

Step 7

Just before serving, sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top for a burst of sweetness and a pop of color.

Step 8

Serve the chana chaat immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together more deeply.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1108.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1038.6

Total Fat 15.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1279.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.4g	0%
Total Sugars 56.2g
Protein 51.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436.1mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 3001.4mg	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: 12.8%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 68.4%