Chana Chaat Recipe | Pakistani Street Food at Home! (Easy & Quick)

Описание: A vibrant, tangy, and spicy chickpea salad layered with potatoes, yogurt, chutneys, and fresh herbs — just like the classic street-style chaat from Pakistan.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
• 2 cups boiled chickpeas (canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
• 3-4 medium boiled potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1–2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (seeds removed if too watery)
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• ¾ cup Greek yogurt, lightly beaten and thinned with 2–3 tbsp water
• 3–4 tbsp tamarind sauce (Imli)
• 2–3 tbsp hot and sweet chilli sauce
• 1–2 tsp chaat masala (adjust to taste)
• 1–2 green chillies, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely sliced
• Salt, to taste
• ½–1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)

Method

1️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas and chopped potatoes.
Add salt and red chilli powder. Sprinkle in half of the chaat masala and mix gently until evenly coated.

2️⃣ Add chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, green chillies, coriander, and mint.

3️⃣ Drizzle evenly with beaten yogurt, tamarind sauce and hot & sweet chilli sauce over the top.

4️⃣ Sprinkle remaining chaat masala over the top for extra flavor.
Garnish with a little extra coriander and mint.

Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness.

💡 Optional Add-Ons (Highly Recommended)
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• A handful of crushed papri or sev for crunch
• Pomegranate seeds for a sweet pop
• A pinch of roasted cumin powder

Fresh, colorful, and incredibly easy to assemble, Chana Chaat is proof that simple ingredients can create unforgettable flavors. Whether served as a light snack, side dish, or party favorite, this dish never fails to impress. Prepare it fresh, garnish generously, and watch it disappear within minutes!