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Channa Chaat Recipe| Easy Snack Recipes

Last Modified: May 30, 2021

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HOW TO MAKE CHANNA CHAAT?

Looking for a protein rich salad recipe? Then you must try Channa Chaat.

I always wonder why a snack translates to something deep fried in many homes. Especially in India, a snack almost always means a bajji or a bonda or some vada. If you invite some one home, its almost mandatory to serve one of these. Oh, how can i forget samosas and kachoris? After all, they are quite ubiquitous even in the normal course of life where i live.

While i m not against deep fried food, i believe in moderation. I dont mind eating a samosa or two once in a month but making it my regular snack doesnt work well. I prefer simple, fuss free and a tad bit healthier snacks.This also doesnt mean i d bake my samosas.
No, i believe in eating things the way they are to be eaten but in moderation. So, if Mr. P and i are watching TV on Sundays, i usually make something to munch- mostly some chaat or a bowl of pop corn or maybe even some sandwich or bread upma. Vadas or samosas or even bajjis dont find a place in my kitchen.
That s how this Channa chaat was made one Sunday. I didnt want to stand sweating and steaming in a hot kitchen in front of a wok. So, i decided to go the no cook ( well, almost no cook) route and made this. This is something like a salad but then yummier.
And its best when eaten cold. Although we didnt bother sticking it in the fridge.There s no one way to make this chaat. Feel free to add whatever veggies you please and i m sure you wont be disappointed.
Recipe for Channa Chaat
( Learn how to make Channa Chaat, a simple almost no cook salad kind of street food made with garbanzo and assorted veggies)
 
Channa chaat served in a beige bowl with cilantro leaves garnished on top
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Channa Chaat

Channa Chaat- a simple Vegan Garbanzo beans salad that can be made ahead. Can be served cold. Gluten free.
Prep Time6 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • Garbanzo beans 1.5 c soaked overnight
  • Onion 1 large chopped finely
  • Tomatoes 2 medium chopped finely
  • Raw mango ½ c diced
  • Lemon juice 1 tbsp
  • Chaat masala 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder 1 tsp
  • Sugar a sprinkle
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves 2 tablespoon chopped finely

Instructions

  • Pressure cook the soaked garbanzo beans in enough water with salt for 3 whistles until just tender.
  • Drain all the water completely.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, sugar, chaat masala and red chili powder using a hand whisk,
  • Now, place the cooked garbanzo, onion, tomatoes and raw mango and toss well.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.

Notes

1. Canned garbanzo will work well for this recipe. Make sure you drain all the liquid and then proceed.
2. You can also add pomegranate pearls to this recipe to make it richer.
3. In case you plan to serve this as a salad and make it ahead, then dont add the lemon juice in the beginning. Add the lemon juice just before serving.

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  1. April J Harris says

    October 06, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    What a deliciously healthy snack! Your Channa Chaat looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  2. Annie says

    September 26, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Now that's what I call snack food! Thanks for sharing at the weekly Potluck!

    Reply
  3. Priya Nm says

    September 12, 2014 at 5:24 am

    Luv the click,The channa chat with raw mango is such a good combination..yum

    Reply
  4. beena stephen says

    September 11, 2014 at 5:49 am

    Healthy snack . My fav

    Reply
  5. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 09, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    What a great recipe idea! I have never heard of channa chaat before, I must try the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Hema says

    September 09, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Healthy and delicious chaat, the best part we don't have to sweat ourselves in front of the stove to make this..

    Reply
  7. Mira says

    September 09, 2014 at 10:15 am

    wow! a nice healthy dish. I add boiled cickpeas & few other boiled legumes to my salad sometimes.

    Reply

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