Pakistani Chana Chaat
A Pakistani street salad of boiled chickpeas tossed with onion, tomato, tamarind and chaat masala.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-05-14👁 50 views
Calories
280
kcal
Servings
2
Prep time
20
min
Diet
vegan
🧺 Ingredients
- Cooked chickpeas300g · Swap: canned chickpeas
- Onion1
- Tomato1
- Cucumberhalf
- Green chili1 · Swap: omit
- Tamarind chutney2 tbsp · Swap: lemon juice with a little sugar
- Chaat masala1 tsp
- Roasted cumin powderhalf tsp
- Chili powdera little · Swap: omit
- Fresh cilantro and mint1 small handful
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Drain the cooked chickpeas into a large bowl (if using dried, soak and boil until soft first).
- 2Dice the onion, tomato and cucumber, chop the green chili, and add all to the bowl.
- 3Drizzle in the tamarind chutney and lemon juice.
- 4Sprinkle over the chaat masala, roasted cumin, chili powder and salt.
- 5Add the chopped cilantro and mint and toss gently.
- 6Rest 5 minutes to let the flavors meld; it is even better chilled.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 12g |
| Iron | 4mg |
| Calcium | 90mg |
| Fiber | 10g |
Introduction
Chana chaat is a popular street starter across Pakistan and North India, especially at iftar during Ramadan. Tangy, spicy and crunchy, it needs no cooking and comes together in minutes.
Wellness Benefits
- Chickpeas are rich in plant protein, iron and fiber; eaten cold they keep their nutrients, filling you up while steadying blood sugar.
- Onion, tomato, cucumber and lemon are cooling and refreshing; roasted cumin and chaat masala aid digestion and whet the appetite, while tamarind's sweet-sour brightness suits hot days when appetite flags.
Nutrition Highlights
- Around 12g protein and 10g fiber per serving, low-fat and high-fiber.
- Fresh raw produce retains more vitamin C to aid iron absorption.
Tips
- The flavors meld better after chilling, making it an ideal make-ahead lunch or light bite.
- Chaat masala contains black salt for its distinctive tang; adjust to taste.
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
Source: 改编自各国传统素食 · License: 原创改编
