Chana Chaat | Chickpea Chaat Recipe
Ingredients
- Chickpea · dried½ cups
- Onion1
- Tomato1
- Cucumber¼ cups
- Cilantro2 sprigs
- Chili pepper1–2
- Tamarind chutney1–2 tbsp
- Chaat masala½ tsp
- Cumin · roasted powder½ tsp
- Salt¼–⅓ tsp
- Sev2 tbsp
- Yoghurt2 tbsp
- Green chutney1 tsp
- Potato1
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas well under running water at least three times, then soak them in plenty of water for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain the chickpeas and put them in the cooker with about 1 cup of water, just enough to cover.
- Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles on medium flame, or 16 minutes in an Instant Pot, until soft but not mushy. (A pot with enough water also works.)
- Once the pressure has dropped, open the cooker and drain off the water.
- Let the chickpeas cool completely.
- Add salt, chaat masala and roasted cumin powder, then add tamarind chutney or lemon juice.
- Add the chopped onion, green chilies, tomato and cucumber, toss, and taste. Add more spices if needed.
- Optionally add green chutney, boiled or fried potato, or thick curd.
- Transfer to bowls, top with sev, boondi or crushed cornflakes and fresh coriander, and serve immediately.
Summarized from Swasthi's Recipes's video. Watch it for the details.
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