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Chana Chaat Recipe

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Chana Chaat is a vibrant and tangy Indian street food made with pre-boiled chickpeas tossed in a medley of spices, fresh herbs, yogurt, and tangy chutneys. This refreshing and flavorful snack balances sweet, sour, and spicy elements, making it perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer.

Ingredients

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Chickpea Mixture

  • 250 g pre-boiled chickpeas (~1 small can)
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tsp chaat masala (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder

Yogurt Mixture

  • 1/2 cup (200g) yogurt, whisked
  • 2–3 tbsp white sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Mint Chutney

  • 1/2 cup fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 green chili, small
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, roasted and crushed

Tamarind (Imli) Chutney

  • 100 g tamarind, preferably seedless
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup jaggery (gur)
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp black salt
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, roasted and crushed

Garnishes

  • sev (or papri), as needed
  • 2 tbsp onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato, diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Additional chaat masala for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mint Chutney: In a small blender, add fresh mint, cilantro, green chili, salt, and roasted cumin seeds. Blend these ingredients until smooth and set aside.
  2. Make Tamarind Chutney: Boil water and turn off the heat. Add tamarind, jaggery, red chili powder, black salt, ginger powder, and roasted cumin seeds to the hot water. Cover and let it soak for 15-20 minutes until the tamarind softens. Blend everything into a smooth chutney. Remove any seeds beforehand if present.
  3. Mix Yogurt Sauce: Combine whisked yogurt with water and white sugar, stirring well until blended. Set aside.
  4. Combine Chickpea Salad: In a mixing bowl, add pre-boiled chickpeas, diced onion, diced tomato, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, chaat masala, cumin powder, salt, and red chili powder. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  5. Assemble the Chaat: In a large bowl or individual serving jars, add a layer of sweetened yogurt at the bottom. Next, add the chickpea mixture on top, followed by another layer of yogurt.
  6. Drizzle Chutneys: Generously drizzle both the fresh mint chutney and tamarind chutney over the layered mixture.
  7. Garnish: Sprinkle diced onions, tomatoes, chopped mint and cilantro, and sev or crushed papri on top for added texture and flavor.
  8. Final Touch: Sprinkle extra chaat masala and serve immediately to enjoy the freshest taste.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and aroma.
  • Tamarind should be soaked in hot water to soften before blending.
  • Adjust the red chili powder and sugar according to your spice and sweetness preference.
  • Serve chaat immediately to preserve the crunchiness of sev or papri.
  • For a vegan version, substitute yogurt with plant-based yogurt.

Keywords: Chana Chaat, Indian Snack, Chickpea Salad, Spicy Chaat, Street Food, Mint Chutney, Tamarind Chutney

Find it online: https://dinewithlily.com/chana-chaat-recipe/