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two bowls of black chickpeas salad with potatoes, orange segments, onion and peppers.
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Quick Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpea Salad)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
One loaded kala chana chaat coming at ya! A popular South Asian street food, here kala chana, aka black chickpeas, are tossed in a delicious blend of Indian spices, citrus fruit, and fresh herbs to create a simple, irresistible chickpea salad. This quick 30-minute recipe is perfect for a healthy, high-protein nutrient-packed breakfast, lunch, or anytime really! Vegan and gluten free.

Ingredients
 

Kala chana chaat salad

  • 1 cup kala chana, dried, soaked overnight
  • 7 cups water, for boiling black chickpeas and potatoes
  • 2 potatoes, medium, diced into medium-sized chunks
  • 1 bell pepper, red, diced into in small cubes
  • 1 onion, medium, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mint leaves, fresh, washed, finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups coriander, fresh, washed finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp chaat masala
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp mango powder
  • lemons, fresh, juice
  • tsp salt, sea salt
  • 1 orange, medium sized, sliced into medium chunks
  • 2 green chillies, washed, finely chopped

Tamarind chutney (imli)

  • ¼ cup tamarind paste, no added sugar or salt
  • ½ cup water, adjust according to preferred consistency

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker or Instant pot You could boil the black chickpeas on the stove as well.

Instructions
 

Kala chana chaat salad

  • Drain the soaked black chickpeas and cook in an Instant pot with 2 cups of water for 10 minutes
  • In a medium saucepan, add potatoes along with 5 cups of water and cook for 10 minutes. They should not be overly soft, or they will turn to mush
  • Now it's time to assemble all the ingredients for the salad. To a large bowl add the drained cooked chickpeas along with onion, pepper, green chillies, mint, coriander, chaat masala, cumin, mango powder, salt, and lemon juice. Toss to mix
  • Add cooked potatoes and orange chunks and gently mix to combine well. Set aside and make the tamarind (imli) chutney

Tamarind (imli) chutney

  • Place tamarind paste into a small blender with water and blend until thick and smooth
  • Transfer to a small bowl and use to drizzle over the chana chaat salad. Toss kala chana chaat and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you're looking for a little more protein in your kala chana chaat, then top with some roasted peanuts or hemp seeds.
  • To give kala chana chaat added heat, add more green chillies.
  • For added sweetness, drizzle the chaat with maple syrup before topping it with the tamarind chutney.
  • I like to serve the kala chana chaat over chopped romaine lettuce for some added crunch. Plus, it helps check off my daily dose of greens when I'm reaching for seconds!
  • Despite the fact that I adore black chickpeas, you may also use conventional ones in this dish.
  • To prevent a mushy salad, don't overcook the potatoes and black chickpeas.
  • This salad is versatile and a great way to use up other leftover veggies such as cooked zucchini and eggplant.
  • This salad may be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 333kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 65g (22%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 785mg (33%)Potassium: 3135mg (90%)Fiber: 14g (56%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 4456IU (89%)Vitamin C: 396mg (480%)Calcium: 793mg (79%)Iron: 27mg (150%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: Indian, pakistani
Course: Salad, Side, Snack
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