Perfect as an appetizer or a salad, this black chickpea chaat is an iron and protein-rich tangy treat. The fresh cilantro, lemon juice and Indian spices will transport you to the street food vendors of Mumbai.
Recipe
Prep time:
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup black chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 2/3 cup tomato chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion chopped
- 3 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chunky chat masala (found at local indian foods store)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
- Wash the overnight soaked chickpeas and add them in pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water
- Once the whistle blows, set the stove temperature to low and continue heating for 10 minutes while the pressure drops
- If you do not have a pressure cooker, then place the chickpeas in pot of water and boil on stove top until tender but not mushy
- Strain the water from the cooked chickpeas and place in a bowl
- Add above ingredients to the bowl of chickpeas and give a good toss
- Adjust the seasonings according to your liking
- Enjoy!
Wow I tried chickpeas chat it’s sooo tasty even my grandchildren like it