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Chola chaat
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Chola chaat

Chola Chaat, a popular street food, makes for a spicy and tasty afternoon snack. It can be served in various ways. This time, I decided to serve Chola Chaat with toasted bread and crisp potato wedges, adding an unexpected flavor to the chaat. I enjoy serving snacks and desserts to leave a good impression on my friends and family, relishing the opportunity to add little twists to my dishes. While these touches work well with small get-togethers, they also convey the impression that I have put in extra effort.
This is an easy recipe, providing you with the chance to try your ideas and creativity. Additionally, the recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Course street food
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chickpeas (Garbanzo beans, Kabuli chana), soaked and cooked
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/4 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 1 tbsp finely grated ginger
  • 1 seeded minced green chilli (adjust to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp black salt (kala namak)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp mango powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tamarind chutney

Serving Suggestions:

  • Toasted bread slices or French bread
  • Crisp potato wedges
  • Ginger relish
  • Thinly sliced green chilies
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Lemon slices
  • Extra tamarind chutney

Instructions

Method:

  • Wash and soak chickpeas for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse.
  • Cook chickpeas in an Instant Pot with 2 cups of water for 25 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, heat oil and add gram flour. Stir-fry until golden brown.
  • Add grated ginger, minced green chili, and cooked chickpeas to the gram flour.
  • Season with salt, black salt, black pepper, roasted cumin powder, mango powder, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Mash chickpeas lightly and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and add garam masala and lemon juice. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  • Before serving, drizzle with tamarind chutney.

Notes

Tips:
  • Use canned chickpeas for a quicker recipe.
  • Keep boiled chickpeas in the refrigerator for versatility.
  • Cook chickpeas in a pressure cooker for faster results.