Aloo Chana Chaat Potato and Chickpea Salad
5/5
Benefits:
- Chickpeas provide protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.
- Potatoes offer carbohydrates and vitamins.
- This aloo chana chaat is a healthy and satisfying salad packed with flavors and textures.
- The addition of fresh vegetables and herbs adds a nutritional boost to the dish.
INGREDIENTS
For the Salad:
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas (canned or cooked from dry)
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cubed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup tamarind chutney (store-bought or homemade)
- Chaat masala (to taste)
- Salt to taste
For Garnishing:
- Sev (crunchy chickpea flour noodles)
- Pomegranate seeds
- Fresh cilantro leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Chickpeas: If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them. If using dried chickpeas, soak and cook them until tender.
Boil Potatoes: Boil the potatoes until they are cooked but firm. Peel and dice them into small cubes.
Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas, cubed potatoes, chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, and green chili.
Add Flavor: Add tamarind chutney, chaat masala, and salt. Adjust the quantities to your taste preferences. Mix well to coat the ingredients with the flavors.
Garnish: Garnish the chaat with a generous sprinkle of sev, pomegranate seeds, and chopped cilantro leaves.
Serve: Serve the aloo chana chaat immediately as a refreshing and flavorful salad.
TIPS
- You can customize the ingredients by adding boiled chopped beets, boiled corn, or other vegetables you enjoy.
- Adjust the spiciness by modifying the amount of green chili and chaat masala.
- Tamarind chutney and chaat masala can be found in Indian grocery stores or can be made at home.
NUTRITION VALUE
- Calories: ~200-250 (per serving)
- Carbohydrates: ~40-45g
- Protein: ~6-8g
- Fat: ~2-4g
- Fiber: ~6-8g
