Chana Chaat
Tangy chickpea salad with potato, onion, tomato and tamarind chutney. The iftar favourite that works any afternoon.
Ingredients
Equipment: Heavy-based pan
Method
Combine chickpeas, potatoes, onion, tomato, cucumber and chilies in a bowl.
Add chutney, chaat masala, cumin and lemon juice. Toss well.
Taste and adjust salt and sourness. Top with coriander and serve within an hour.
Cooking tips
- Chaat masala is salty; add it before any extra salt.
Substitutions
- Tamarind chutney → 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp sugar
Serve with
Top with crushed papri or samosa for crunch.
Storage
Keep the undressed parts in the fridge up to 2 days; dress just before serving.
Reheating
Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving, estimated
Estimated from the ingredient list. Values vary with brands and portion size.
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