Chatpata Kala Chana Chaat
Chatpata kala chana chaat is a healthy Indian snack made with boiled black chana, fresh vegetables, green chutney, and spices. Easy to make, protein rich, and perfect for evening hunger.
Servings 2 people
Calories 475kcal
Ingredients
To Cook Kala Chana
- 1 cup kala chana soaked , Bengal gram
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
For Green Chutney
- coriander leaves handful
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
To Roast Kala Chana
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp oil
To Assemble the Chaat
- 1 onion small, finely chopped
- 1 potato boiled, diced
- 1/2 cucumber chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1-2 green chillies chopped
- 1-2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp green chutney or as needed
- 1/4 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add soaked kala chana, water, and salt to a pressure cooker.
- Cook for 4–5 whistles until the chana is soft but not mushy. Drain and keep aside.
- For the green chutney, blend coriander leaves, garlic, salt, and water into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add boiled kala chana.
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
- Roast on medium heat for 4–5 minutes until the spices coat the chana well.
- In a mixing bowl, combine roasted kala chana, onion, potato, cucumber, tomato, and green chillies.
- Add green chutney, chaat masala, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcook the kala chana.
Adjust spice and lemon juice according to taste.
Skip potato for a more protein-rich version or if you are on strict weight loss journey.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 917mg | Fiber: 29g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 6mg