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    Home » Appetizers & Snacks » Chaats

    Channa Chaat

    Published: Jan 12, 2015 · by Nisha

    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. 
    Channa Chaat

    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. 
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    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

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

    Notes

    1. As with any other chaat, the chutneys are adjusted as per one's taste preference. Some prefer it sweeter and some spicier. 
    2. 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. 

    View other "Chaats" recipes

    • Pav Bhaaji - Mumbai Street Chaat
    • Ghuguni chaat
      Ghuguni chaat - Indian street food
    • Bhel Puri
    • Jhal Muri | Puffed Rice snack

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    Comments

    1. Archana Potdar says

      January 29, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Mouthwatering. Love it.

      Reply
    2. Jayanthi Sindhiya says

      January 19, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Channa Chaat looks fantastic...A real treat for chaat lovers

      Reply
    3. Suma Gandlur says

      January 17, 2015 at 3:36 am

      I just love it.

      Reply
    4. Priya Suresh says

      January 16, 2015 at 6:32 am

      My mouth is watering here, feel like make some channa chaat immediately.

      Reply
    5. sneha datar says

      January 15, 2015 at 10:18 am

      A delicious and yummy chaat.

      Reply
    6. Pavani N says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Yumm, yumm, this could be my entire meal. LOVE it.

      Reply
    7. 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

      Reply
    8. Srivalli says

      January 14, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Very nicely done Nisha..what an inviting chat!

      Reply
    9. 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!

      Reply
    10. Sapana Behl says

      January 13, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Chana chaat looks absolutely tempting , very well made.

      Reply
    11. Srividhya says

      January 13, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      These channa chats are making me drool. Perfect for lunch even

      Reply
    12. Chef Mireille says

      January 13, 2015 at 12:03 am

      another delicious chaat variety

      Reply
    13. 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.

      Reply
    14. 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.

      Reply

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