Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpea Salad)
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Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpea Salad)
Description
The Kala Chana Chaat recipe highlights boiled black chickpeas combined with diced red onions and tomatoes, fresh mint and cilantro, and a flavorful mix of spices including black salt, chaat masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, and dry mango powder for tang acidity. Green chili adds optional heat, while avocado contributes creaminess if used. The ingredients are tossed together and finished with a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
This salad has a complex layered flavor from the smoky-savory spices and fresh herbs paired with the hearty texture of chickpeas. It can be served as a light snack, side salad, or part of a larger meal, offering a refreshing and protein-rich option.
Variations include adjusting the spice levels or adding other vegetables like boiled potatoes or cucumbers. The recipe also suggests boiling black chickpeas from dried using pressure cooking for best results. Substitute different legumes or sprouts for variation in texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup black chickpea boiled, Kala Chana
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt aka kala namak
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or another mild red chili powder
- 1/4 cup tomato diced
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 green chili optional
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder aka amchur
- 1/4 cup avocado chopped, optional
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the boiled black chickpeas to a bowl. Add green chili, onions, tomatoes and spices to it. Stir well.
- Add avocado, mint leaves, cilantro leaves and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by omitting chili powders or green chili for a milder version.
- To boil black chickpeas: soak overnight, then pressure cook 30 mins or stovetop cook until tender before use.
- Add vegetables like boiled potatoes, cucumbers, or raw mangoes to vary taste and texture.
- This chaat can be adapted using white chickpeas, green chickpeas, kidney beans, or sprouts instead of black chickpeas.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1205mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 778IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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