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Healthy Black Chana Chaat Recipe | Quick Protein-Rich Salad for Weight Loss
Healthy Black Chana Chaat
A quick, protein-rich salad — perfect as a healthy snack or party dish
A quick, protein-rich black chana (kala chana) chaat that's fresh, tangy, and satisfying — up to 15g of protein per bowl. The secret is sautéing the boiled chana until slightly crispy before tossing with crunchy vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Base
- Black chana (kala chana), soaked 5–6 hours
- Water (for pressure cooking)
Vegetables
- Small red tomatoes (firm, not over-ripe)
- Red bell pepper (seeds removed)
- Green bell pepper (seeds removed)
- Seedless cucumber
- 1 red onion
- Green chilies (adjust to spice preference)
Seasoning & Garnish
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tsp salt (divided)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon for the pan + 1 more for finishing)
- Fresh green coriander leaves
Instructions
- Boil the Chana. 0:46 Add the soaked black chana to a pressure cooker with water. Cook for at least 4 whistles until tender but not mushy.
- Prep the Vegetables. 0:58 While the chana cooks, finely chop all the vegetables. Remove the seeds from the bell peppers before chopping. (You can also add extras like olives or jalapeños if you like.)
- Sauté the Chana. 1:30 Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan. Add the boiled chana, 2 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and the juice of one large lemon. Mix well and cook until the lemon juice is absorbed and the chana becomes slightly crispy.
- Cool. 2:03 Let the chana cool for at least 10 minutes before mixing with the fresh vegetables.
- Assemble. 2:27 Combine the sautéed chana with the chopped vegetables in a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tsp salt, the juice of one lemon, and fresh chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve. 2:41 Mix everything thoroughly. Your delicious and healthy Black Chana Chaat is ready to serve!
Pro tip: Sautéing the boiled chana with lemon juice until slightly crispy adds a lovely texture and a zesty depth — don't skip it. Let it cool before tossing with the veggies so they stay crunchy and fresh.
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