Introduction:
Chana Chaat is a popular Indian street food made with crispy fried dough balls soaked in a flavorful chickpea curry. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through making half a kilogram of Chana Chaat, perfect for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Recipe of half kg chana chat
Ingredients and Quantity:
For the Dough:
– 250g all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 cup ghee
– 1/2 cup lukewarm water
For the Chickpea Curry:
– 250g chickpeas (cooked)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 inch ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon coriander powder
– 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– Salt to taste
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, baking powder, and ghee.
2. Gradually add water to form a smooth dough.
3. Divide the dough into small balls and deep-fry until crispy.
4. Prepare the chickpea curry by sautéing onions, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
5. Add cooked chickpeas, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro (if using).
6. Soak the fried dough balls in the chickpea curry for at least 30 minutes.
Nutritional Chart (per serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
| — | — |
| Calories | 250 |
| Protein | 15g |
| Fat | 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Carbohydrates | 30g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Sodium | 300mg |
| Cholesterol | 20mg |
Description:
Half KG Chana Chaat is a flavorful and nutritious snack option, packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. With its crispy fried dough balls soaked in a tangy and aromatic chickpea curry, this treat is perfect for any time of the day. Enjoy!
