Aloo Chana Chaat

Aloo chana chaat is a spicy and a tangy dish. It is very easy to make. Can even be prepared from leftover boiled kabuli chana. It is a very healthy chaat or an evening snack for kids and adults.

Measurement: 1Cup = 180ml
Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients:

1. Chickpeas - 1/2  to 3/4 cup
2. Potatoes (boiled, peeled and cubed) - 3 small
3. Onion (chopped) - 1 small
4. Tomato (chopped) - 1 small
5. Green chilly (chopped) - 1 (optional)
6. Roasted cumin powder - 3/4 tsp
7. Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp 
8. Chaat masala - 1/2 tsp 
9. Black salt - 1/2 tsp
10. Amchur - 1/4 tsp (optional)
11. Salt to taste
12. Lemon juice - 3 tsp
13. Dates and tamarind chutney - 2 tbsp or more as per your requirement
14. Green chutney - as per your requirement (optional)
15. Pure ghee - 1 tsp (optional)
16. Baking soda - a pinch
17. Coriander leaves (chopped) - 1 tbsp for garnishing
18. Nylon Sev - 3 to 4 tbsp for garnishing

Procedure:

• Wash and soak chickpeas for 8 hrs. Drain and pressure cook with salt, baking soda and enough of fresh water till 4 to 5 whistles or till done.
• Melt ghee in a pan and add boiled potatoes. Toss them well and keep on low flame till you get fried aroma. (This step is optional)
• Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl except coriander leaves and sev.
• Place the prepared chaat on a serving plate, sprinkle nylon sev and coriander leaves on top. Drizzle chutneys on top if you wish.
• Serve immediately.

Tip:

• If you want to serve it as a salad, then avoid dates and tamarind chutney and sev.
• You may drizzle yoghurt too on top.
• Chopped mint leaves and green chillies may be used, instead of green chutney.
• If you want it more tangy, then add more amchur or lemon juice.