Every bar in India puts a bowl of roasted chana in front of you. This is what you should be doing with it instead. No boiling, no soaking and no cooking at all.
Two things make it work. Four tablespoons of mint, which is far more than you think. And plating the chana first with the dressed vegetables on top, so the chana never sits in the lemon and stays crunchy.
Roasted Chana Chaat
Quick Details
Serves: 3
Time: about 5 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian
Serves: 3
Time: about 5 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups roasted chana
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons mint minced
- 2 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber finely chopped
- 2 green chillies minced
- 1 big handful coriander chopped
- 5 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala plus extra to sprinkle
- 1 teaspoon jeera powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice 4 to 5 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup nylon sev
Instructions
- Dress the vegetables. Mix the onions, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, green chillies, coriander and pomegranate with the chaat masala, jeera powder, chilli powder, salt and lemon juice.
- Plate the chana. Spread the roasted chana on a plate.
- Top. Spoon the dressed vegetables over the chana.
- Finish. Top with sev and a sprinkle of chaat masala. Serve right away.
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Tips for the Best Roasted Chana Chaat
- Use plenty of mint. It is the whole difference.
- Dress the vegetables separately, then spoon them over the chana.
- Add the sev right before serving.
- Eat it immediately while everything is crunchy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prep ahead?
Chop the vegetables ahead and keep them in the fridge. Mix and plate just before serving.
Is roasted chana high in protein?
Yes, roasted chana is one of the easiest protein rich snacks in an Indian pantry.
Make this for your next get together and tell me how it turned out. Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.
