Soy-Free Chana Chaat

Brighten up your snack game with this vibrant and tangy Soy-Free Chana Chaat, a protein-packed Indian street food favorite that’s perfect for any time of day! This quick and easy recipe combines tender chickpeas, boiled potato cubes, and crunchy onions with a burst of bold flavors from tamarind and green chutneys, chaat masala, and fresh coriander. Topped with crispy sev and jeweled pomegranate seeds, this chaat offers a delightful mix of textures and a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy notes—all without any soy! Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free appetizer is a crowd-pleaser that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it as a refreshing snack, a light lunch, or a festive party dish and watch it disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 1 piece medium potato, boiled and diced
• 1 piece medium tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 piece green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 2 tablespoons green chutney
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup sev (crispy gram flour noodles)
• 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove any preservatives.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced boiled potato, chopped tomato, onion, and green chili.

Step 3

Add the tamarind chutney, green chutney, and lemon juice to the mixture.

Step 4

Season with chaat masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well until the chickpeas are fully coated with the spices and chutneys.

Step 5

Gently fold in the chopped coriander leaves.

Step 6

Just before serving, top the chana chaat with sev for a crispy texture.

Step 7

Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a burst of sweetness and color.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and tangy Soy-Free Chana Chaat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1196.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1178.0

Total Fat 36.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3682.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.0g	0%
Total Sugars 47.5g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302.9mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2580.3mg	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: 27.0%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 61.0%