“Tangy and Spicy Delight: A Unique Recipe for Channa Chaat”
Channa chaat is a popular Indian street food that is healthy and flavorful. This tangy and spicy snack is made with boiled chickpeas, vegetables, and an array of spices. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack or light meal. Here’s a unique recipe for channa chaat that you can try at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups boiled chickpeas
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon chaat masala
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Sev or thin fried noodles, for garnish
- Tamarind chutney, for garnish
- Mint chutney, for garnish
Instructions:
- Rinse and soak 1 cup of chickpeas overnight. Drain the water and rinse again. Add the soaked chickpeas to a pressure cooker and cover with enough water. Cook for 2-3 whistles until they are soft. Drain the water and keep aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add the boiled chickpeas, chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, green chili, and fresh coriander leaves.
- Add chaat masala, lemon juice, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt to the mixing bowl. Mix all the ingredients together.
- Garnish with sev or thin fried noodles, tamarind chutney, and mint chutney.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious channa chaat.
Tips:
- You can also use canned chickpeas for convenience, but make sure to rinse them well before using.
- If you don’t have chaat masala, you can substitute it with a mixture of roasted cumin powder, amchur powder, and black salt.
- You can adjust the spice level according to your taste by adding more or less green chili and red chili powder.
In conclusion, channa chaat is a tasty and healthy snack that is perfect for any occasion. With this unique recipe, you can make it at home and enjoy the authentic flavors of Indian street food.