Saturday, December 10, 2011

Black Chickpeas Chaat ( Kalay Chanay Ki Chaat )

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Black Chickpeas Chaat ( Kalay Chanay Ki Chaat ) is a popular snack. Easy to make, delicious & healthy!

Black Chickpeas Chaat 
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Serves : 4

Ingredients :
  • 250 gm.  black chickpeas ( kala chana )
  • 1/2 cup tamarind pulp ( or according to taste )
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp.  salt
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp.  red chilli powder
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp.  chaat masala
  • 2 tbsp.  chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
Method :
  • Wash & soak black chickpeas ( kala chana ) overnight in water ( or at-least 3 - 4 hours ).
  • Drain water & place soaked chickpeas in a large pan and cover completely with water. 
  • Cook covered until done. Remove from heat and drain the water. ( This can also be cooked in a pressure cooker ). 
  • Place chickpeas in a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients.
  • Toss with chickpeas until well coated.
  • Delicious chaat is ready to serve.

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Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!
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41 comments :

  1. divyaDecember 10, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    soooooooo delicious and healthy ..

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  2. Aruna ManikandanDecember 10, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Healthy and delicious chaat :)

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  3. SAHARDecember 10, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    yumm yumm recipe

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  4. Sidra AmjedDecember 10, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    wow Ambreen !!
    this looks fabulous !!!

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  5. PlatefulDecember 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Yummy! Chana chats are not just delicious they're highly nutritious too. I usually make chat with white chana and curry with the black variety :)

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  6. Good Girl Gone GreenDecember 10, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    That looks so delicious!!!

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  7. BalvinderDecember 10, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    love all chaats and this is healthy too. When I started checking your recipes yesterday I remembered Oh! I have been here before. Following you back.

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  8. SudhaDecember 11, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Dear Ambreen,
    You reminded me of school:)This was one of my most demanded of 'Tiffin' options and my Mom would rustle up a lip-smacking combo.Especially in winter,this used to taste awesome with so many flavors in it!Thanks for sharing and for bringing back wonderful memories!

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  9. KaterinaDecember 11, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Extremely delicious and healthy I agree!

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  10. ♥●• İzdihër •●♥December 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    yummyy !! I LOVE chat

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  11. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)December 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Thank you all for your sweet comments :)

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  12. Khalil AlsalmanDecember 11, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    This is absolutely fabulous... Healthy and delicious. Wonderful colors.

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  13. Kaveri VenkateshDecember 11, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Yummy chaat...feel like having some right now.

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  14. MeganDecember 11, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I love chickpeas!

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  15. easyfoodsmithDecember 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    A healthy chaat like this one is always a welcome. It is so interesting, my recent post is also based on Kalay Chanay!
    http://www.easyfoodsmith.blogspot.com/

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  16. CREATIVE KHADIJADecember 12, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Hmmmm...Yummy! like your recipe..thanks for sharing!

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  17. Suja ManojDecember 12, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Looks fabulous..yummy

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  18. MahiDecember 12, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Nice n healthy chat!

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  19. PushpaDecember 12, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Healthy and yummy.

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  20. SarahinSCDecember 12, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Yum! Looks so good and healthy!

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  21. Priya SureshDecember 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Wat a healthy and super filling chaat.

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  22. JulieDecember 12, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    delicious chat..yummy!!
    Erivum Puliyum

    Ongoing Event -Christmas Delicacy (15 Nov-31 Dec 2011)

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  23. JillDecember 13, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Oh wow Ambreen - what a wonderful colourful dish this is! Looks soo tasty!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  24. Umm MymoonahDecember 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Healthy to snack any time, looks lovely.

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  25. ShoutforfoodDecember 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    that is delicious.

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  26. zareenaDecember 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    mmmm..... Lovely chaat. So delicious and nutritious too.

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  27. April @ The 21st Century HousewifeDecember 13, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    What a healthy recipe - and it looks so colourful and delicious too. Thank you for sharing this post with Let's Do Brunch.

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  28. Mandy@OrangeAutumnDecember 14, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Yummy!! This looks really good! I usually don't like chick peas but I think I might have to give this a try!

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  29. TorviewtorontoDecember 14, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    chaat looks wonderful

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  30. JulianaDecember 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Ambreen, I never seen black chickpeas...always learning something new...looks delicious and so healthy.
    Hope you area having a wonderful week :-)

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  31. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)December 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Thank you dear friends :)

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  32. Only Fish RecipesDecember 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    fabulous...healthy n delicious chat !

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  33. faseelaDecember 14, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Chaat luks so delicious.....my all time fav

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  34. Santosh BangarDecember 15, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    healthy mouthwatering chat

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  35. SarahDecember 15, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    now that looks yummy and so healthy!

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  36. jasna varcakovicDecember 15, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Awesome looking dish!

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  37. Claire JustineDecember 16, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    yum :)would be great if you add it to Creative Thursday?http://clairejustineoxox.blogspot.com/2011/12/creative-thursday_14.html

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  38. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Looks yummy! So glad you shared at Shine On Fridays!

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  39. Emily ThompsonDecember 19, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    hi! Just wanted to let you know I am featuring this at this weeks tasty tuesday part! The new party will go up tomorrow evening. Come by and check it out! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/

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  40. Miz HelenDecember 19, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    We will just love this snack it is awesome and just in time for holiday entertaining. Hope you are having a great week and thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  41. Claire JustineDecember 20, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Thanks for joining us at Creative Thursday hop :)

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