Chana Chaat ( Chickpeas Salad) is a delicious Pakistan street snack that is made using boiled black chickpeas, fried onion, and hot spices. Black chickpeas are healthy and a great source of protein.
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Chana Chaat (Chickpeas Salad)
For this kala chana chaat, I boiled the black chickpeas stove tot. I soaked them for 4 hours and then cooked them for 1 hour on medium heat. They were softened.
Here’s all that I added to my chana Chaat – fried onion, lemon juice, chilies, cilantro, mint, and homemade chana masala.
Chana Chaat or chickpea salad is my favorite food as it contains so much nutrition. It is gluten-free, low in carbohydrates, and high in protein.
This dish is very easy to make and an amazing make-ahead salad. So make it in advance as meal prep and use it for lunch, and picnics, Enjoy!
Types OF Chaat
Ingredients Substitute
Black Chickpeas: Also known as kala chana protein. In Hindi, Kala means “Black,” and Chana means “Chickpeas”, so kala chana translates to “Black Chickpea.”
Lime juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice tastes the best.I used the juice of two lime. You can Increase or decrease according to your preference.
Homemade Chana Masala: I have used 2 tbsp of homemade Homemade Chana Masala (chole masala).
Other Spices: I have used 1 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp of salt.
Fried Onion: I have used 2 tbsp of homemade Fried Onion (Birista French’s onions).
Herbs: Use fresh cilantro. Make sure to chop them just before using them for maximum freshness.
Vegetable Oil: Use good quality vegetable oil for the best flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Chana Chaat Recipe
Easy to follow.
High protein.
perfect for Ramadan.
Served as a side snack.
Gluten-free
No add veggies.
Wholesome, filling, and packed with flavors.
Serving
The Chana Chaat recipe is wholesome and can be served as a snack and enjoyed with Milk Tea in the evening Time.
I also like Ramadan serve it as a side
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What is Chana Chaat?
Chana chaat, also known as chickpea salad, is a popular Pakistan street food dish made using boiled black chickpeas, fried onions, lemon juice, homemade chana masala, and fresh herbs. It can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or salad.
How To Make Chana Chaat?
Wash and soak 1 cup of black small-sized chickpea and 1 tsp of soda in water for 4 hours. After 4 hours drain the water, add water and salt, and cook for 1 hour on medium-low heat until softened. Once the chickpeas are boiled.
Add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and fry well.
Then,Add,2 tbsp of Fried Onion (Birista French’s onions),1 tablespoon of homemade Homemade Chana Masala (chole masala)
Then,add 1 tsp of turmeric powder,1 tsp of salt and mix well .
And cook for 5 minutes.Turn off the stove top.
Serve.
More Chaat Recipes
- Chana Dal Chaat (Chickpeas Lentil Salad)
- Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpeas Salad Recipe)
- Chana Chaat (White Chickpea chaat)
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Chana Chaat
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Black chickpeas
- 2 Tbsp Fried onion
- 4 Tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp Homemade Masala
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
Instructions
- Wash and soak 1 cup of black small-sized chickpea and 1 tsp of soda in water for 4 hours. After 4 hours drain the water, add water and salt and cooked for 1 hour on medium-low heat until softened.Once the chickpeas are boiled.
- Add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and fry well.
- Then,Add ,2 tbsp of Fried Onion (Birista French’s onions),1 tablespoon of homemade Homemade Chana Masala (chole masala)
- Then,add 1 tsp of turmeric powder,1 tsp of salt and mix well .
- And cook for 5 minutes.Turn off the stove top.
- Serve
