Nut-Free Chana Chaat

Brighten up your snack game with this Nut-Free Chana Chaat, a tangy, refreshing, and wholesome treat that’s perfect for any time of day! This vibrant Indian street food-inspired recipe combines tender chickpeas with crisp vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and onion, then tosses them in a zesty mix of lemon juice, chaat masala, and cumin for a burst of flavor. Drizzled with sweet tamarind chutney and topped with crunchy sev, this nut-free, vegetarian chaat is quick to prepare in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required. Whether you enjoy it as a nutritious snack or a light, satisfying meal, Nut-Free Chana Chaat is a delicious way to add a little spice and crunch to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 medium tomato
• 0.5 cup cucumber
• 1 small green chili
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoon black salt
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup sev (crunchy chickpea flour noodles)
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the red onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, and cilantro.

Step 3

Add the chopped red onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, and cilantro to the bowl with the chickpeas.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, and regular salt. Pour this dressing over the chickpea mixture.

Step 5

Toss all the ingredients well until the chickpeas and vegetables are evenly coated with the spices and lemon juice.

Step 6

Serve the chana chaat topped with a sprinkle of sev for an extra crunch and drizzle with tamarind chutney for added sweetness and tang.

Step 7

Enjoy the Nut-Free Chana Chaat as a refreshing snack or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	852 grams (852.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	771

Total Fat 19.90g	26%
Saturated Fat 3.00g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5338mg	232%
Total Carbohydrate 126.70g	46%
Dietary Fiber 25.30g	90%
Total Sugars 38.70g
Protein 28.90g	58%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274mg	21%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 1522mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.3%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 63.2%