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  • Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) Recipe

    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) Recipe

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    I think it’s time that I take a quick break from the highly caloric Iftar snacks I’ve been posting about recently, and share a favorite healthy recipe.  This Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) is a traditional Pakistani Iftar Staple.  We love munching on it throughout the year, but it’s especially nice in the summer after a long day of fasting. Known as a salad in the West and a savory snack or “Chaat” in the East. This low-fat dish has traveled a long way from Pakistan to make its way onto Iftar tables in South Asia and lunch/dinner tables across the rest of the world.

    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)
    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)

    The acidic and tart flavors of tamarind chutney, the sweetness of the apricot chutney and the cooling taste of mint chutney balances the palette out immaculately. A well made Spicy Chickpea Salad (or Chana Chaat) will enable you to taste all these flavors independently with each spoonful.

    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) with Tamarind and Apricot Chutney

    Playing around with food textures is also an important part of cooking, and creating this dish gives you that freedom with the crunchy onions, juicy tomatoes and soft chickpeas. Explore the art of South Asian cooking with this simple, low fat yet palette-exciting recipe.

    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)
    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)

    Bismillah, let’s get started!

    Check it out the Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) recipe and printable version below.

    I have also posted Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe and Lobia Chaat which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Chana Chaat. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy & Productive Ramadan!!

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  • Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe

    Garbanzo Beans Chaat ( Clean Eating Version)

    Garbanzo Beans or Chickpeas are a nutrient-rich food, providing high amounts of protein, fiber, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B-6 and thiamine, making them a healthy addition to any diet.

    They may also help you lose weight, especially if you eat them instead of higher-fat sources of protein like beef, or chicken. They are high in dietary fibre which means it’s harder for the body to digest them, in turn making their glyceminc index low.

    Garbanzo Beans Chaat (Black chickpeas) is one of Pakistani’s favorite food made with chickpeas and other spices. Everyone will like it and ask for more when you serve.

    Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe
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    I am beginning a journey of Weight Watchers friendly cooking to keep me and my family active and healthy. Garbanzo Beans or Black chickpeas(kala chanas) are good for weight loss. The recipe I am sharing with you today is an all year, all occasion kind of garbanzo bean chaat (kala chana chaat), that works as a great salad, too.

    Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe
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    There are so many wonderful textures and flavors in every bite you can’t help but like it. It’s filling, satisfying, and healthy. This salad or chaat looks scrumptious!

    Bismillah Let’s get started.

    Check it out the Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe and printable version below

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    Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe

    There are so many wonderful textures and flavors in every bite you can’t help but like it. It’s filling, satisfying, and healthy. This salad or chaat looks scrumptious! Do try it!
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups boiled black chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans kala chana
    • 1 potato boiled and cubed
    • 4 lettuce leaves chopped
    • 1 small onion finely chopped
    • 1 to mato finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup tamarind chutney
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon chat masala powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted
    • 2 tablespoon mint chutney

    For Serving

    • papri
    • lemon wedge

    Instructions

    Method

    • Put Garbanzo Beans (kala chana) in a large mixing bowl.
    • Add lemon juice, potatoes, onion and tomatoes.
    • Season with chaat masala powder and cumin seeds.
    • Now stir in the tamarind chutney and mint chutney.Mix until well combined.
    • Transfer into a serving bowl.
    • Top with lettuce leaves.
    • Add papri and Garnish with lemon wedges. Garbanzo Beans Chaat is ready to serve. Kala Chana Chaat is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with mint chutney.

     Recipe Note’s

    1. For weightloss purpose, please skip the papri and potatoes as it will increase the calorie and carb rate.
    2. For weightloss, add lots of veggies ( like cucumber, carrot, celery etc)
    3. Actually I add (papri) for my lil brother. I ate this chaat without papri and potato and taste was scrumptious.It was so filling, satisfying and healthy.

    I have also posted Special Chana Chaat Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Chana Chaat. Do check it out as well.

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy Cooking!!

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  • Crispy Bites, Flavorful Delights: The Perfect Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe!

    Crispy Pyala Chaat

    Are you looking for a unique and something special in “Chickpeas Chaat” recipe for party? Also learn how to make crispy bowl for serving hmm interesting so must try this super unique and delicious crispy pyala chaat, this will surely surprise your guests with its addictive flavour and texture!

    Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe
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    Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe
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    Check it out the Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe here!!

    Prep Time:20 minutes

    Cook Time: 10 minutes

    Servings:8

    Ingredients

    For Chaat:

    • 1/2 kg chickpeas
    • 2 boiled potatoes, cut into small cubes
    • 1 tsp ground turmeric
    • salt according to taste
    • oil for frying
    • pastry strips, for serving

    For Green Chutney:

    • 1/2 cup tamarind paste
    • 1/2 bunch mint leaves
    • 1/2 bunch fresh coriander leaves
    • 6 green chilies
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • salt to taste

    For Special Masala:

    • 2 tbsp all spice
    • 2 tbsp whole black pepper
    • 3 pepli

    For Garnishing:

    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
    • chat masala according to taste

     

    Directions:

    To Prepare the chickpeas:

    1. Soak chickpeas overnight with 1 tsp baking soda.
    2. Now place pre-soaked chickpeas in a large pot.
    3. Also  salt and ground turmeric.
    4. Boil for 1 hour or until lentils and chickpeas are tender.
    5. Now add potatoes and cooked for 2-3 minutes.
    6. Let it cool completely.

    To Make Special Masala:

    1. Place all masala ingredients in a grinder.
    2. Process until grind together.
    3. Special masala is ready now.

    To Make Green Chutney:

    1. Put coriander, mint leaves, green chilies, tamarind paste, sugar and salt in a blender.
    2. Process for 2 minutes or until smooth.
    3. Green Chutney is ready now.

    To Proceed:

    1. Heat oil in a deep wok or karahi over medium heat.
    2. Place a pastry strip in a sieve.
    3. Cover the sieve with another one and deep fry pastry for 1-2 minute
    4. Repeat this procedure with remaining pastry strips.
    5. Put 3 tbsp chickpeas mixture in each fried pastry strip.
    6. Sprinkle chat masala and special masala over it.
    7. Also add whipped yogurt, prepared green chutney, onions, tomatoes and coriander.
    8. Crispy Pyala Chaat is ready to serve.
    9. Enjoy!

     

    • Serve with chutney.

     

    If you like Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • The Perfect Iftar Delight: Aloo Chana Chaat Recipe for Ramadan!

    Aloo Chana Chaat

    Aloo chana chaat is a low oil snack made with boiled chickpeas and potatoes, easy to put together at the same time healthy too.

    Bismillah Let’s get started.

    Check it out the Aloo Chana Chaat Recipe  and printable version below.

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    Aloo Chana Chaat

    Aloo chana chat is a low oil snack made with boiled chickpeas and potatoes, easy to put together at the same time healthy too. A must try!!
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 250 gm chick peas soaked overnight
    • 6 cups water
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 3 potatoes boiled
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 2 to matoes finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup tamarind pulp imli ka ras
    • 1 tsp oil
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp chat masala powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds roasted
    • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies finely chopped
    • 2 -3 lemon wedge for garnishing
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    Method

    • Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
    • Put the chickpeas in a large saucepan; add water,baking soda and salt in it.
    • Bring to the boil, cover and cook for 2 hours or until the chickpeas tender.
    • Then remove from the water and drained.
    • Boil potatoes for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
    • Peel it and cut into small cubes.
    • Chop onion and tomato into small pieces; set aside
    • Remove seeds from green chilies and chop it finely.
    • Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add red chili powder,chaat masala, cumin seeds, tamarind pulp, potatoes and chickpeas; stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until well combined.
    • Remove pan from the heat.
    • Put it into serving bowl, add chopped onion, tomato green chilies and lemon juice in it.
    • Mix well.
    • Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander and leaves over the top.
    • Aloo Chana Chaat is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with papri and Imli ki Chutney.

    I have also posted Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Chana Chaat. Do check it out as well.

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy Cooking!!

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  • Special Chana Chaat Recipe

    There are so many ways to make Chana Chaat and one of perfect method is here in which boil chickpeas are marinated with spices then other ingredients are added. A very tasty and spicy chaat recipe that is filled with numbers of aromatic spices. Check it out the Special Chana Chaat recipe here!!

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    • 250 gms chana ( boiled )
    • 2 green chillies
    • Papri as required
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • 2 tbsp coriander leaves
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 4 potatoes (boiled and cut in cubes)
    • chat masala ( to taste)

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Take a fry pan. Add oil, chana and potatoes in it and lightly fry it.

    Step 2

    Now in fried chana and potatoes add salt, chat masala and mix it well.

    Step 3

    Now place it in a dish.

    Step 4

    Take a Blender add the yogurt, coriander leaves, green chilies and a pinch of salt.

    Step 5

    Pour this yogurt mixture over the chana and potatoes.

    Step 6

    Now garnish it with Papri. Special Chana Chat is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with Tamarind Chutney.

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