Masala Kala Chenna Chaat / Black Chickpea Chaat

A Low-calorie evening snack

Chenna Chaat is very popular street food in India. Black Chana Chaat is one such delicacy that is famous across India. There was a vendor outside my school, who would make and sell this Chaat in his cart which we would gorge upon nearly every other day. His Chaat was tangy and lip smacking. He prepared it with great speed and precision.

This high protein snack is one of the tastiest snacks that can be made in a jiffy.  Trust me, a bowl of freshly made Chana Chaat in the evening is one of the best habits you will inculcate. This  is a diabetic friendly recipe.

Soaking Time :       Overnight

Preparation Time     10 Minutes

Course               Snacks

Serve                4

Ingredients:

Kala Chenna                         1 ½ cups

Green Chillies                     4to 5 (Finely Chopped)

Fresh Ginger                       1 Tablespoon (Finely Chopped)

Green Mango                       ½ cup  (Finely Chopped)

Tomatoes                             1 Cup  ( Chopped)

Cucumber                             2 Tablespoon (Finely Chopped)

Lemon Juice                         2 Tablespoon

Salt                                      To Taste

Coriander Leaves                  1 Tablespoon (Chopped)

The Spices:

Black Salt                             ½ Teaspoon

Amchur Powder                     ¼ Teaspoon

Chaat Masala                         ½ Teaspoon

Roasted Cumin Seed Powder   1 Teaspoon

Pepper Powder                         ¼ Teaspoon

Method:

• Wash and soak the black chickpea in the water and ½ tsp baking soda overnight.
• Next day cook it with salt. Once boiled, drain the chickpeas.
• In a large Mixing Bowl, add boiled and drained Chenna and all ingredients and mix well until combined.
• Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve immediately.
• Serve this Chenna Chaat hot along with masala chai as a healthy evening snack.

Note:

• Add roasted peanuts for extra crunch if you want.

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Kadambam Chutney

Kadambam in Tamil means mixture of things.   This Kadamba Chutney Recipe is a unique mouthwatering recipe that is made from fresh coriander leaves, Mint Leaves, , Raw Mango, Lemon, Ginger , Coconut and dals. This kadambam chutney is highly nutritious, easy to make and tastes superb. This simple and easy chutney variety that goes well with Rice, idli , dosa,  and upma.

Preparation Time: 10 mints | Cooking time: 5 mints | Serves: 4nos.

Ingredients:

Chopped Coriander Leaves     2 Tablespoon

Curry Leaves                         Few

Chopped Mint Leaves             2 Tablespoon

Fresh Coconut                       ½ cup

Grated Fresh Raw Mango        2 Tablespoon

Grated Ginger                        2 Tablespoon

Grated Amala /Gooseberry     1 nos.

Chopped Green Chillies          2-3 nos.

Urdh dal                               2 Tablespoon

Tamarind                              ½ inch piece

Lemon Juice                          1 Teaspoon

Oil                                        2 Tablespoons.

Salt                                      To Taste

To Temper :

 Coconut Oil                         1 tablespoons

Mustard –                            1 Teaspoon

Urad dal                              1 Tablespoon

Red Chili                              1 n0.

 Curry Leaves                       few

Hing powder                        ½ Teaspoon.

Method:

• Heat the kadai with 2 tablespoon of oil. Add the urad dal, sauate for a minute.
• Now add curry leaves, grated ginger, Amala, Grated mango,Green chillies and mint leaves. Sauté till the dal turns golden.
• Now add a coriander leaves, fresh Coconut,  and Tamarind, fry for a minute.
• Allow it to cool down. Then add it to the blender along with salt.
• Grind it to a smooth paste by adding required water. Add Lemon juice and mix it well. Now Chutney is ready.
• Actually I forgot to add tempering to the Chutney.
• Heat Coconut oil in kadai and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the red chili, curry leaves, urad dal, and Hing.
• When the dal turns a golden brown, switch off the stove.
• Add it to the Chutney.
• Serve with Rice, Dosa, and Idlis.

Notes:

• Adjust the spice according to your taste.
• You can skip coconut .