Kala chana chaat recipe

Kala chana chaat recipe is mixed with the tanginess of lemon juice, flavorful spices, and the crunch of vegetables. This salad is incredibly nutritious and is loaded with protein.

Its texture and flavor are perfectly balanced. This dish is vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free.

In India, especially during Navratri, black chickpeas are highly well-liked, but the recipe shouldn't contain any onion or garlic.

Since this kala chana dish doesn't contain any onion or garlic, you may try it during the navratri fasting or vrat or even serve it for iftar because it's so healthful.

This chaat is also sold by the side of the road, usually by parks, beaches, or carnivals.

Enjoy it as a savory evening snack or as a light breakfast with bread and tea. It is the ideal savoury snack.

Enjoy this dish after trying it.

Kala chana chaat recipe Ingredients

Pressure-cooking black chickpea

• 2/3 cup kala chana (black chickpea)
• 2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Seasoning

• 1 medium tomato (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 
• 1 teaspoon chopped mint leaves 
• 1 lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon kala namak (rock salt)
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1 green chilli
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 

How to pressure cook kala chana

1. Black chickpeas should be soaked in water over night so that they will puff out the following day.
2. Drain the water, then gently raise the kala chana. Salt, water, and kala chana should all be added to the pressure cooker.
3. Pressure Cook the chana over a high flame for 2–3 whistles, then reduce the heat so it simmers for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat.
4. Once the chana is boiled and the pressure has naturally released, use it in a salad, chaat, or sabzi. It can also be prepared in an instant pot.

How to make kala chana chaat

1. Now add all the spices- salt, black salt or rock salt, chaat masala, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder and black pepper powder.
2. Then squeeze lemon juice over it and mix it nicely so that everything is combined well.
3. It’s ready to serve, isn’t very easy to make? Enjoy this healthy kala chana salad.
4. Boiled black chickpea, tomatoes, cilantro, and mint leaves should all be combined in a bowl.
5. Add the salt, rock salt, chaat masala, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper powder at this point.
6. After that, sprinkle lemon juice over it and blend everything thoroughly.
7. Isn't it simple to make and now ready to serve? Appreciate this wholesome kala chana salad.

Tips

• Now add all the spices- salt, black salt or rock salt, chaat masala, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder and black pepper powder.
• Then squeeze lemon juice over it and mix it nicely so that everything is combined well.
• It’s ready to serve, isn’t very easy to make? Enjoy this healthy kala chana salad.
• Make sure the kala chana is properly cooked, and save the boiled water because it is rich in nutrients. It can be slightly peppered and consumed like dal soup.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste and preferences.
• You can also include chopped onion, steamed corn or sprouts, carrots or cucumbers cut into julienne, avocado, and boiled potatoes. You can add sev and papadi to the top of this kala chana chaat for more flavor. Skip it if you want simple things.
• You may also use boiling green or white peas to make the same salad.