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Chana Chaat
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Chana Chaat

40 minServes 6Nutri-Score B€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • potato (peeled and chopped)Produce3 pieces
  • salt (1 tsp for the potato water)Spices1 piece
  • tomato (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • chickpeas (canned, drained)Pantry3 pieces
  • red onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • salt (½ tsp)Spices0.5 pieces
  • extra hot red chili powder (a pinch)Spices1 piece
  • chaat masala (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • turmeric (½ tsp)Spices0.5 pieces
  • green chili (finely chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • fresh coriander (chopped)Produce20 g
  • full-fat Greek-style yogurtDairy300 g
  • mint and coriander chutney (3 tbsp)Pantry3 pieces
  • tamarind sauce (3 tbsp, for drizzling)Pantry3 pieces
  • green chutney (3 tbsp, loosened with water)Pantry3 pieces
  • chaat masala (1 tsp, for sprinkling)Spices1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

229kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
5 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes

    • Bring a pan of water to a boil and add the chopped potato.
    • Add the salt and give a quick stir.
    • Cook until the potatoes are tender.
    Step 1
  2. Cool the potatoes

    • Drain the hot water from the potatoes.
    • Soak them in cold water to stop the cooking straight away, then drain well.
    Step 2
  3. Combine the chaat base

    • In a large bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, chickpeas and chopped red onion.
    • Season with the salt, red chili powder, chaat masala and turmeric.
    • Give everything a really good mix.
    Step 3
  4. Add the chilies and coriander

    • Add the chopped green chilies and fresh coriander.
    • Mix quickly to combine.
    Step 4
  5. Stir in the yogurt and chutney

    • Add the full-fat Greek-style yogurt and mix well.
    • Stir in the mint and coriander chutney and mix again.
    Step 5
  6. Fold in the potatoes

    • Add the boiled potatoes at the very end so they don't break up.
    • Give a quick mix only, just until combined.
    Step 6
  7. Transfer and finish

    • Transfer the chaat to the serving tray.
    • Sprinkle with chaat masala, then drizzle with tamarind sauce and the runny green chutney.
    Step 7