Kala Chana Chaat | Low Calorie Black Chana For Weight Loss
This Kala Chana Chaat recipe is not only 270 calories and bursting with flavors to serve as a perfect low-calorie option for weight loss.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 125 g raw small black chickpeas boiled with ginger & garlic
- 1 medium onion approximately 100g
- 2 medium potatoes approximately 300g total
- 2 medium tomatoes approximately 300g total
- 12 g mint leaves about 1/2 cup
- 12 g fresh green coriander about 1/2 cup
- 10 g shan fruit chat masala
- 120 g imli tamarind chutney
- 1/2 teaspoon black salt optional
- Lemon juice optional
Instructions
Prepare the Chickpeas:
- Soak 125g of raw small black chickpeas overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.
- Boil or pressure cook the chickpeas with salt, fresh crushed ginger, and garlic until they are tender.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Peel and finely chop 1 medium onion.
- Peel and chop 2 medium potatoes into small cubes. Once boiled, strain and cool.
- Chop 2 medium tomatoes into small cubes.
- Finely chop 12g of fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 cup).
- Finely chop 12g of fresh green coriander leaves (about 1/2 cup).
Mix the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas and potatoes, chopped onions, tomatoes, mint and coriander leaves.
- Add 10g of shan fruit chat masala over the mixture.
- Pour 120g of imli (tamarind) chutney into the bowl.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of black salt and some lemon juice. This is optional.
Toss and Serve:
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Divide into 4 portions.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing and flavorful salad or snack. You can refrigerate for 2 days.