Kala Chana Chaat

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Details about kala chana chaat

• Serving – 5 people
• Cuisine – Indian
• Course – Snacks
• Time to cook – 7 hours ( 6 1/2 hours for soaking chana, 20 minutes to boil chickpea & 10 minutes for mixing)

Ingredients for kala chana chaat

• 2 cups kala chana (chickpea)
• 1/2 cup mint coriander chutney 
• 2 boiled potato chopped
• 2 medium onions finely chopped
• 1 cup cabbage grated
• 1/2 beetroot grated
• 1 medium sized cucumber finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. chat masala
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala
• 1 tsp. dry mango powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 cup coriander finely chopped

Steps to prepare kala chana chaat

• Soak 2 cups kala chana in water. Fill the water till it reaches 2 inches above the chana level.
• Rest the water + chana mixture for around 6-7  hours
• After 6-7 hours, transfer the mixture to a pressure cooker, add water if required & boil them. Add a little salt too.
• Boil them for 10 minutes on high flame or for 1-2 whistles till the chickpeas are boiled. Turn off the flame.
• Let the pressure release naturally from the cooker.
• Check whether the chickpeas are boiled properly.
• Once done, discard the water & add the chickpeas to the mixing bowl.
• To it add, 1/2 cup mint coriander chutney, 2 boiled potatoes chopped, 2 onions finely chopped, 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped, 1 cup grated cabbage, 1/2 beetroot grated,  2 tbsp. chat masala, 1/2 tsp. garam masala, 1 tsp. red chili powder & 1 tsp. dry mango powder.
• Mix all the ingredients very well in a mixing bowl.
• Add salt to taste.
• Garnish the mixture with 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve the kala chana chaat slightly warm.

Notes

• If not serving immediately, store them in refrigerator.
• You can skip adding the mint coriander chutney.
• Warm the kala chana chaat when serving.
• Adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
• You can add any vegetables are per your taste or availability.