Channa Chaat

As mentioned in my earlier post, street food is iconic to Indian cuisine. Earlier these were served only in the road side stall and food carts but now it has found its place in even urban and upscale restaurant. Those that were served in bamboo plates and fold newspapers are now being presented and created beautifully in small plates. Such is it is importance amongst us.

It is widely known that "Chaats" are not for health conscious and dieting people. They are mostly made of fried snacks. But this recipe is an easy and a non greasy one. You can whip this up in a jiffy and this can be served even as a salad or a meal in itself completely.

Mamidikaya Pappu | Mango Dal | Mangai Paruppu

Channa Chaat

A mix of boiled chickpeas, onions and tomatoes, topped with crispy papdi and sev in a sour and sweet chutney mix.

Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins | Total Time: 20 Mins | Serves: 2

Ingredients

½ Cup Chickpeas
1 Medium sized Onion finely choped
1 Medium sized Tomato, finely chopped
1 Green chilli, finely chopped
½ teaspoon Chaat masala
½ teaspoon Red chilli powder
1 tablespoon Tamarind dates chutney
½ tablespoon Green chutney
Finely chopped Coriander leaves
Sev as needed
Some Papdi, crushed
Chopped raw mangoes and cucumbers (optional)

Instructions

Pressure cook the channa with little salt.
In a large mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients except sev and papdi.
Just before serving add the crushed papdi and sev.
This can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

As with any other chaat, the chutneys are adjusted as per one's taste preference. Some prefer it sweeter and some spicier.
You can also top this on Papadis and serve.

This post is for Blogging Marathon 48 under the theme "Chaat Special". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 48 here.

This post is also for Cooking with Cookbook challenge event.

Comments

Archana Potdar says
January 29, 2015 at 5:15 pm
Mouthwatering. Love it.
Jayanthi Sindhiya says
January 19, 2015 at 11:17 am
Channa Chaat looks fantastic...A real treat for chaat lovers
Suma Gandlur says
January 17, 2015 at 3:36 am
I just love it.
Priya Suresh says
January 16, 2015 at 6:32 am
My mouth is watering here, feel like make some channa chaat immediately.
sneha datar says
January 15, 2015 at 10:18 am
A delicious and yummy chaat.
Pavani N says
January 14, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Yumm, yumm, this could be my entire meal. LOVE it.
Kalyani says
January 14, 2015 at 9:04 am
I make this regularly at home .. And we love it to bits.. The plates look tempting Nisha
Srivalli says
January 14, 2015 at 8:21 am
Very nicely done Nisha..what an inviting chat!
Harini-Jaya R says
January 14, 2015 at 1:07 am
My older one loves to make her own chaat and this is one of her favorites!
Sapana Behl says
January 13, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Chana chaat looks absolutely tempting , very well made.
Srividhya says
January 13, 2015 at 5:29 pm
These channa chats are making me drool. Perfect for lunch even
Chef Mireille says
January 13, 2015 at 12:03 am
another delicious chaat variety
Varadas Kitchen says
January 12, 2015 at 4:45 am
There are so many variations of channa chaat and all of them look delicious. Nice one.
vaishali sabnani says
January 12, 2015 at 4:27 am
Such a delicious chat..and to think even in chana chat there are umpteen varieties. Super one.

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