Kala Chana Chaat: The Perfect For Winter Evenings

By Suprita Mitter

December 26 2024

Kala chana chaat is a hearty snack, combining black chickpeas with onions, tomatoes, and warming spices. Tossed with lemon juice and garnished with fresh coriander, it’s a protein-packed, tangy, and flavourful dish that’s both nutritious and perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

1 cup black chickpeas (kala chana) 1 onion 1 tomato 1 cucumber 1-2 green chillies 1 tbsp coriander leaves

Ingredients

1 tsp chaat masala 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp black salt Juice of 1 lemon Salt

Step 1

Drain and rinse the soaked black chickpeas. In a pressure cooker, add the chickpeas and enough water to cover them. 

Step 2

Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the chickpeas are tender. Drain and let them cool.

Step 3

In a bowl, add the cooked chickpeas, chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, and green chillies

Step 4

Sprinkle the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, black salt, and regular salt. 

Step 5

Add the lemon juice and mix everything well. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.