Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpeas Salad) is one of the most healthy dishes. If you are health conscious it should definitely be a part of your diet plan. With the introduction of new health and fitness apps, trackers, bands etc people are becoming more and more aware and health conscious. Now-a-days everybody wants to stay fit whether it is by following a certain diet or set of exercises.
You might be knowing that Protein is the key elements responsible for growth and maintenance of your body but did you know it also plays key role in weight loss. Whether you are a fitness freak or just want to shed some extra weight, we are sure your fitness coach, gym instructor or doctor must have told you to eat more Protein.
This is because Protein helps you keep full for longer period of time and helps in weight loss. Now if you are a Vegetarian you might wonder how to get necessary Protein as per adult reference intake? Well, Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas is one such good source of Protein for you.
So here we are! In this article we will talk about Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpeas Salad Recipe) which is not just tasty but also quite fulfilling and meets your need for everyday Protein.
Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpeas Salad)
Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpeas Salad) is a healthy food and is quite easy to make at home. If you are struggling to lose weight, this is the food that can help you. We recommend making Kala Chana Chaat a regular part of your diet to reap its benefits. Kala Chana Chaat Recipe is quick and easy and since it is mainly Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) with some spices it is very low in calories.
For fitness freaks it is a must to have dish in their diet plan. Protein and high fibre content present in Kala Chana Chaat enables you to lose weight quickly. It also helps keep you filled for longer period of time. This means you get hungry less often. Kala Chana Chaat Recipe is also called Black Chickpeas Salad Recipe. To make it more colourful you can serve lettuce, carrots, spinach and cucumber along with this dish.
Kala Chana Chaat is sometimes also called Kala Chana Masala Chaat due to use of Chaat Masala and other spices in it. It is quite heavy and gives you the feeling of full for long period of time. It is therefore a very good alternative for breakfast or evening snacks.
Preparation Steps to make Kala Chana Chaat
Soak Kala Chana or Brown Chickpeas or Black Chickpeas in water for 5 – 6 hrs or overnight before you start preparing the dish.
Before starting preparation, check by pressing one or two Kala Chana seeds with your fingers. If you are able to press them with your fingers then they are ready for pressure cooking else let them soak for a little bit more time.
Once done, Wash soaked Kala Chana with fresh water and you are ready to start your preparation.
Ingredients for Kala Chana Chaat
The main ingredient for Kala Chana Chaat is Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) itself. Also, the dish requires very common spices easily available in local food stores.
Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas)
In English language Kala Chana is also known as Black Chickpeas. It is readily available in local shops and supermarkets. Kala Chana is a good source of protein and fibre. There are variety of Chickpeas available in the market and you should not struggle to find it. Mostly all varieties of Chickpeas carry more or less same set of nutritional benefits however we prefer to go with Kala Chana as it is more readily available.
Spices
All the spices required for the dish are quite easily available. If you are living in India none of the spices mentioned are difficult to find. However if you are living outside India you may want to check Asian/Indian food section for Chaat Masala. Now-a-days Chaat masala is easily available in many superstores. For this recipe we used M.D.H Chaat Masala for its authentic India flavour. Chaat masala is usually a mixture of other spices mixed in certain proportion. Use fresh spices for awesome taste.
How to make Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpeas Salad)
Take soaked Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas in a Pressure cooker, add 1/4 tbsp Salt, 3 cups of water and switch on the gas. Take 2 whistles on high flame while 3 whistles when the gas flame is set to low. Now turn off the burner and let the pressure gradually release from the Pressure cooker.
While the Kala Chana boils and the pressure is released, chop green chillies and Coriander leaves. If you have not chopped Onions and Tomatoes then you should chop them now.
Remove water from boiled Kala Chana and take it in a large bowl.
Now add chopped Onions, Tomatoes and Green Chillies to it. Now sprinkle Table Salt, Red Chillies Powder, Chaat Masala and Black Salt to it and mix it well.
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Squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice to Chaat and mix it well. If you do not have fresh lime you can use lemon water which is available in market.
Kala Chana Chaat is now ready. You can now serve the dish.
Serving Ideas for Kala Chana Chaat
Since Kala Chana Chaat is a healthy dish you can serve other veggies such as lettuce, carrot and cucumber with it. It is a good idea to serve lettuce as it is very low in calorie. Adding some other veggies also make the meal more colourful.
Many people tend to add some readymade salad sauces to the dish to add more flavour to it. Ideally we do not recommend this as adding more sauces to the dish also adds more calories to the dish.
Simply add few Coriander leaves on top to make it more attractive and colourful.
Chef Recommendations for Kala Chana Chaat
- Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas are very hard and need to be soaked properly. It is better to add sufficient water so that it gets cooked properly. Experiment with the quantity of water to get the right balance.
- If you do not have Fresh Lemon or Lime, then you can use Lemon or Lime water available in market to make Kala Chana Chaat.
- Kala Chana once boiled can be used within a day or two to make the Chaat however once you have mixed the spices and lemon consume it fresh or with a couple of hours as the taste may change and the Chaat gets spoiled.
- While serving, keep an extra quarter of lemon or lime so a person can add more if required based on their preference.
- In addition, serve Kala Chana Chaat with some other healthy veggie options such as Lettuce, Carrots, Spinach, Cucumber etc
Users Ask
Yes, Kala Chana Chaat is very good for weight loss. 1 serving of Kala Chana Chaat adds only 100 calories to your daily reference intake. It is also a rich source of protein (5g) and fibre (5g). Protein rich food helps to keep you feeling full for long time which means you won’t feel hungry after eating Kala Chana Chaat.
It is a good snack option especially if you feel hungry in-between the meals. Also, it is a great breakfast and full meal option.
Yes. Kala Chana Chaat is a healthy dish. It is a rich source of protein and fibre known to be good for weight loss. 1 serving of Kala Chana Chaat gives only 100 calories but provides 5 g Protein and 5 g fibre. Both Protein and Fibre are good for weight loss.
If you gain weight easily, it is a must have dish to maintain a healthy weight. If you are worried about your BMI then you should definitely have this dish in your meal plan.
Yes you can cook Kala Chana without soaking it overnight. To cook Kala Chana without soaking, you need to add a pinch of Meetha Soda (Baking Soda) while pressure cooking it. If you add too much Baking Soda, you may find slight difference in taste. Mostly this taste difference is very minor and easily go un-noticed.
Adding Baking Soda can save you time and help lower your energy bill if you care planning to make it quite regularly.
1 serving of Kala Chana Chaat gives around 100 Calories and hence is best food to include in your meal plan for weight loss. Kala Chana is rich in Protein (5g) and fibre (5g) which makes it more beneficial for weight loss. Kala Chana Chaat is therefore a very healthy dish.
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Kala Chana Chaat Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients for Kala Chana Chaat
- 150 g Black Chickpeas Kala Chana
- 1 cup chopped Onion Pyaaz
- 1 cup chopped Tomatoes Tamatar
- 15 g Green Chillies Hari Mirch
- 1 tsp Table Salt Namak or As per taste
- 2 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chillies Powder Kashmiri Lal Mirch Powder
- 1 tsp Black Salt Kala Namak
- 1 Lemon
Garnishing
- Few Coriander Leaves for Garnishing
Instructions
Pre-Preparation Steps to make Kala Chana Chaat
- Soak Kala Chana or Brown Chickpeas or Black Chickpeas in water for 5 – 6 hrs or overnight before you start preparing the dish.150 g Black Chickpeas
- Before starting preparation, check by pressing one or two Kala Chana seeds with your fingers. If you are able to gently press them with your finger then they are ready to be boiled else let them soak for a little bit more time.
- Once done, Wash soaked Kala Chana with fresh water and you are ready to start your preparation.
Preparation Steps to make Kala Chana Chaat
- Take soaked Kala Chana in a Pressure cooker, add 1/4 tbsp Salt, 3 cups of water and switch on the gas. Take 2 whistles on high flame while 3 whistles when the gas flame is set to low. Now turn off the burner and let the pressure gradually release from the Pressure cooker.150 g Black Chickpeas
- While the Kala Chana boils and the pressure is released, chop green chillies and Coriander leaves. If you have not chopped Onions and Tomatoes then you should chop them now.1 cup chopped Onion, 15 g Green Chillies, Few Coriander Leaves, 1 cup chopped Tomatoes
How to make Kala Chana Chaat
- Remove water from boiled Kala Chana and take it in a large bowl.150 g Black Chickpeas
- Now add chopped Onions, Tomatoes and Green Chillies to it. Now sprinkle Table Salt, Red Chillies Powder, Chaat Masala and Black Salt to it and mix it well.1 cup chopped Onion, 1 cup chopped Tomatoes, 15 g Green Chillies, 1 tsp Table Salt, 2 tsp Chaat Masala, 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chillies Powder, 1 tsp Black Salt
- Now squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice to Chaat and mix it well. If you do not have fresh lime you can use lemon water which is available in market.1 Lemon
- Kala Chana Masala Chaat is ready to be served. Just add few Coriander leaves for garnishing.
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Notes
- Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas are very hard and need to be soaked properly. It is better to add sufficient water so that it gets cooked properly. Experiment with the quantity of water to get the right balance.
- If you do not have Fresh Lemon or Lime, then you can use Lemon or Lime water available in market to make Kala Chana Chaat.
- Kala Chana once boiled can be used within a day or two to make the Chaat however once you have mixed the spices and lemon consume it fresh or with a couple of hours as the taste may change and the Chaat gets spoiled.
- While serving, keep an extra quarter of lemon or lime so a person can add more if required based on their preference.
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