Green Chana Chaat

Green Channa Chaat is a spicy chaat /snack recipe. It is a protein rich recipe. This is a famous roadside recipe especially in the beach side in Mumbai.

Ingredients

Dry Green Chana (Dried Green Bengal Gram) – 1 ½ cup

Onion (finely chopped) – 1 cup

Green Chilli – 3 to 4 (finely chopped)

Tomato (finely chopped) – 1 cup

Roasted Jeera (Cumin) Seed Powder – 1 tsp

Chaat Masala – 1 tsp

Lemon Juice – ¾ tsp

Finely Chopped Cilantro (Dhania) – ¼ cup

Mangoes (finely chopped) – ¼ cup

Method

Soak the dry Chana in water for 6 to 8 hours.

Pressure cook them with 3 cups of water and a spoon of salt for 4 to 5 whistles. The Chana should become soft (not mushy).

Strain the water away. Take the Chana in a mixing bowl. Add the Onion, Tomato and Green Chilli, Roasted Jeera Powder, Chat Masala powder, Chilli Powder, Lemon Juice, Salt and Mangoes.

Mix well and serve immediately.

Note:

Adjust the ingredients to suit the taste bud.

Mango may not be available in all season. Omit it if it is not available. It adds a tangy flavor if added. Select Mangoes which are not sour.