About Chaat
Chaats are those variety of savory snacks that are quite synonymous with India as a popular food served on street side carts or stalls. The word ‘chaat’ originates from the Hindi words ‘chat’ (to taste) and ‘chatna’ (to lick your fingers). There is a plethora of chaats available across India, each city having its own variation. You will be spoiled for the choices the vast Indian cuisine offers you and will keep on asking for more. My trip to the beach in Mumbai is never complete without this Kala Chana Chaat. Other chaat snacks that I absolutely enjoy while watching the sun getting disappeared at the horizon are the popular Pani Puri, Bhel Puri, Sev Puri and Pav Bhaji. Some people may say that salads are boring! So, why not have a chaat instead? It is creative, flavor-laden, tasty, gets done quickly and so much more. Just like this Kala Chana Chaat recipe which is spicy and tangy, all-together.
About Kala Chana Chaat
This Black Chana Chaat is a storehouse of tastes and textures, which bursts in your mouth and you can’t just stop at one, two or three bites! Besides the cooked chickpeas, everything is raw. So, this easily fits into the raw food category too. And of course, a 200% vegan! You can amp-up the flavor/feel quotient by adding some grated carrot, shredded cabbage, grated beets, grated/chopped cucumber or boiled potatoes. The chilies in this Black Chana Chaat can also be adjusted according to the level of heat you want. While serving to kids or folks who are intolerant to spicy food, skip the green chillies altogether. If you have some leftover cooked chickpeas, the chaat comes together in no time. You can also use canned white chickpeas. Just remember to drain the liquid from the can/tin and rinse the chickpeas. For a warm chickpea salad, slightly warm the chickpeas in a pan. The recipe is very versatile and can be made with various legumes. Think of black eyed beans, moong beans sprouts, kidney beans, dried green peas or white peas. You could also swap black chickpeas with green chickpeas or white chickpeas. Only ensure that the beans or chickpeas are cooked until tender but not mushy. Any chaat snack made with beans or chickpeas will be a good source of proteins for vegetarians. Serve Kala Chana Chaat warm or cold, completely your call. Makes for a wholesome starter, a healthy tiffin food or evening snack with tea. Tastes great with toasted bread too.
Why eat Kala Chana Chaat
As you can already read in this recipe, the ingredients are really nutrient-rich. This is the reason this snack is also one of the healthiest street foods we have. Here are some of the reasons for which you must include this chaat in your diet:
Vegan and gluten freeNo oil, fats and sugarHigh in proteinsLow in carbohydratesExcellent source of vitamins, minerals, iron and fibreHeart healthyBoosts energy levels and keeps you fullCan be easily customized to your taste preferencesDoes not need much cooking expertise except for cooking the chickpeas
Pack it in your tiffin boxes or have it as a meal by itself, it is going to keep you full for hours, and is awesome in each and every way. Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Corn Chaat Recipe | Sweet Corn Chaat Samosa Chaat Chana Chaat (White Chickpea Chaat Snack) Ragda Patties Recipe | Ragda Pattice (Mumbai Style) This Kala Chana Chaat post from the blog archives first published in July 2012 has been republished and updated on 16 April 2022.
title: “Kala Chana Chaat Black Chickpeas Chaat " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-11” author: “Harry Cole”
About Chaat
Chaats are those variety of savory snacks that are quite synonymous with India as a popular food served on street side carts or stalls. The word ‘chaat’ originates from the Hindi words ‘chat’ (to taste) and ‘chatna’ (to lick your fingers). There is a plethora of chaats available across India, each city having its own variation. You will be spoiled for the choices the vast Indian cuisine offers you and will keep on asking for more. My trip to the beach in Mumbai is never complete without this Kala Chana Chaat. Other chaat snacks that I absolutely enjoy while watching the sun getting disappeared at the horizon are the popular Pani Puri, Bhel Puri, Sev Puri and Pav Bhaji. Some people may say that salads are boring! So, why not have a chaat instead? It is creative, flavor-laden, tasty, gets done quickly and so much more. Just like this Kala Chana Chaat recipe which is spicy and tangy, all-together.
About Kala Chana Chaat
This Black Chana Chaat is a storehouse of tastes and textures, which bursts in your mouth and you can’t just stop at one, two or three bites! Besides the cooked chickpeas, everything is raw. So, this easily fits into the raw food category too. And of course, a 200% vegan! You can amp-up the flavor/feel quotient by adding some grated carrot, shredded cabbage, grated beets, grated/chopped cucumber or boiled potatoes. The chilies in this Black Chana Chaat can also be adjusted according to the level of heat you want. While serving to kids or folks who are intolerant to spicy food, skip the green chillies altogether. If you have some leftover cooked chickpeas, the chaat comes together in no time. You can also use canned white chickpeas. Just remember to drain the liquid from the can/tin and rinse the chickpeas. For a warm chickpea salad, slightly warm the chickpeas in a pan. The recipe is very versatile and can be made with various legumes. Think of black eyed beans, moong beans sprouts, kidney beans, dried green peas or white peas. You could also swap black chickpeas with green chickpeas or white chickpeas. Only ensure that the beans or chickpeas are cooked until tender but not mushy. Any chaat snack made with beans or chickpeas will be a good source of proteins for vegetarians. Serve Kala Chana Chaat warm or cold, completely your call. Makes for a wholesome starter, a healthy tiffin food or evening snack with tea. Tastes great with toasted bread too.
Why eat Kala Chana Chaat
As you can already read in this recipe, the ingredients are really nutrient-rich. This is the reason this snack is also one of the healthiest street foods we have. Here are some of the reasons for which you must include this chaat in your diet:
Vegan and gluten freeNo oil, fats and sugarHigh in proteinsLow in carbohydratesExcellent source of vitamins, minerals, iron and fibreHeart healthyBoosts energy levels and keeps you fullCan be easily customized to your taste preferencesDoes not need much cooking expertise except for cooking the chickpeas
Pack it in your tiffin boxes or have it as a meal by itself, it is going to keep you full for hours, and is awesome in each and every way. Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Corn Chaat Recipe | Sweet Corn Chaat Samosa Chaat Chana Chaat (White Chickpea Chaat Snack) Ragda Patties Recipe | Ragda Pattice (Mumbai Style) This Kala Chana Chaat post from the blog archives first published in July 2012 has been republished and updated on 16 April 2022.
