Kala Chana Chaat
This one is the easiest and tastiest chaat recipe. It is healthy and packed with proteins.
Ingredients:
- Black chickpeas (kala chana) raw 1 cup (150 g)
- Tomato, chopped 1/3 cup
- Onion, chopped 1/3 cup
- Green chilies chopped, 1 tsp
- Coriander, chopped 1 tbsp
- Chaat masala 1/2 tsp
- cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon optional
- Red chili powder 1/4 tsp
- Lemon, small 1 in no
- Portions – 6 cups
- Serving Size – 1 cup
Nutrients
- Calories: 91 Kcal
- Protein: 6 gm
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Potassium: 285 mg
- Phosphorus: 78 mg
Procedure:
- Soak the kala chana overnight or for a minimum 4 hours.
- Drain the water, rinse the chickpeas and cook them for 7-8 whistles in high heat or boil them until done.
- Once the pressure release naturally, drain the water and then place them in a large bowl.
- Add chopped tomato, onion and cilantro. Now add the spices- chaat masala, cumin powder (optional), red chili powder and salt (as suggested by the dietitian).
- Toss evenly and then squeeze in fresh lemon or lime juice. Enjoy this healthy kala chana chaat for snack or lunch!