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Chaat isn't one dish but a whole category of Indian street snacks united by one idea - stacking contrasting flavors and textures together until nothing about the bite feels one-note. This chickpea version leans on tamarind chutney's tang, chaat masala's tartness, and raw onion's sharp bite, tossed together in a way that rarely tastes the same twice, even from the same vendor.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
3 people
Difficulty
easy
Per serving
290kcal
Calories
12g
Protein
48g
Carbs
6g
Fat
12g
Fiber
14g
Sugar
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In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced boiled potato, diced tomato, diced onion, and chopped green chili.
Sprinkle over the chaat masala, red chili powder, black salt, and regular salt, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Drizzle with the tamarind chutney and green chutney, along with the lemon juice, and toss again until well combined.
Taste and adjust the chutneys, salt, or lemon juice to your preference - chaat should be a balance of tangy, spicy, and salty.
Transfer to serving bowls and top with a few dollops of yogurt if using.
Garnish with the sev, chopped fresh coriander, and pomegranate seeds if using.
Serve immediately while the sev is still crunchy.
Add Sev Right Before Serving: Sprinkling the crispy chickpea noodles on top only at the very end keeps them crunchy - adding them too early lets them go soft from the moisture in the chaat. Taste and Adjust as You Go: Chaat is meant to be a personal balance of tangy, spicy, and salty, so taste after adding the chutneys and adjust with more lemon juice, chutney, or chaat masala to your liking. Use Firm, Ripe Tomatoes: Overly soft or watery tomatoes can make the chaat mushy - firm, ripe tomatoes hold their shape and add juiciness without excess liquid.
Black salt (kala namak) has a distinct sulfurous, tangy flavor that's a hallmark of Indian chaat - regular salt can be used as a substitute, but the flavor won't be quite as authentic.
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