Chana Chaat (Spiced Chickpea Salad)

This oil-free Indian street food favorite is packed with plant protein, fiber, and vibrant digestive spices.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 600 g (about 3 cups) cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained · 984 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g (1 medium) tomato, finely diced · 27 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g (1 medium) cucumber, finely diced · 24 kcal in the whole recipe
• 100 g (1 small) red onion, finely chopped · 40 kcal in the whole recipe
• 20 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped · 5 kcal in the whole recipe
• 60 g (about 1/3 cup) pomegranate seeds · 54 kcal in the whole recipe
• 30 g (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice · 7 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, chili powder, and salt to taste

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained cooked chickpeas, diced tomato, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion.

   

2. Add the fresh cilantro, pomegranate seeds, fresh lemon juice, chaat masala, roasted cumin, chili powder, and salt.

   

3. Toss all ingredients gently until well combined and serve immediately or chilled.

   

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