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Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpea Salad)
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Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpea Salad)

Kala Chana Chaat is a tangy, mildly spiced salad featuring boiled black chickpeas tossed with diced onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and seasoned with chaat masala, dry mango powder, and optionally green chili and avocado. The combination offers a textured, flavorful salad that balances earthiness from chickpeas with bright, zesty, and savory accents.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. Add the boiled black chickpeas to a bowl. Add green chili, onions, tomatoes and spices to it. Stir well. 
  2. Add avocado, mint leaves, cilantro leaves and lemon juice. Stir well. 
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% 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.