Best 2 Aloo Channa Chaat Tangy Potato Chickpea Snack Recipes

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**Discover Aloo Channa Chaat, the Tangy Potato and Chickpea Snack Sensation**

Embark on a culinary journey to relish Aloo Channa Chaat, a delightful Indian street food that blends the flavors of crispy potatoes, tender chickpeas, and tangy tamarind sauce. This delectable snack tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious balance of textures and flavors. As you delve into this recipe, you'll uncover the secrets to creating perfectly crisp potatoes, perfectly cooked chickpeas, and a mouthwatering tamarind sauce that ties all the elements together. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe ensures you can recreate this chaat magic in your own kitchen.

**Additional Recipes to Explore:**

1. **Chana Masala:** This classic dish showcases chickpeas simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, creating a hearty and comforting meal.

2. **Aloo Tikki Chaat:** A popular street food, Aloo Tikki Chaat features crispy potato patties topped with a medley of tangy and savory chutneys, yogurt, and spices.

3. **Chole Bhature:** Indulge in a combination of spicy chickpea curry and fluffy puffed bread, a North Indian delicacy that will leave you craving more.

4. **Papdi Chaat:** Experience the burst of flavors in this chaat made with crispy papdi, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and a variety of tangy chutneys.

5. **Bhel Puri:** A delightful mix of puffed rice, sev, peanuts, onions, tomatoes, and tangy tamarind sauce, Bhel Puri is a popular street snack that is both light and refreshing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALOO CHANA CHAAT | POTATO CHICKPEAS SALAD | CHATPATA ALOO CHAT



ALOO CHANA CHAAT | POTATO CHICKPEAS SALAD | CHATPATA ALOO CHAT image

Aloo Chana Chaat or Potato Chickpea Salad is a sweet, spicy and tangy - all in one recipe that can be served as a starter or even had as an evening snack. One of the best snack that you can make this Diwali, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Provided by Kushi

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     snacks

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Medium sized potatoes, cubed
2 cups Chole or Chickpeas, boiled and drained
1 Red onion chopped
2 Tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup Coriander leaves or Cilantro
1 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala
1 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
Chile powder (as needed)
Salt, to taste
1 tbsp Tamarind
1 1/2 tbsp Brown sugar or jaggery
1/2 tsp Chaat Masala
Sev, for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak tamarind in around 1/2 cup of hot water for an hour and then squeeze out the juice from tamarind. Discard the fibrous pulp.
  • To this tamarind water, add salt, brown sugar or jaggery, chaat masala and mix. Bring this to a boil for 4 to 5 minutes or till it thickens.
  • I like cripsy potatoes for the chaat. So I have deep fried them in oil. For a healthy version you can simply use boiled potatoes.
  • For additional crunch, after frying potatoes, I have fried around 4 tbsp of boiled/canned chickpeas. (this is optional)
  • In a large bowl, add boiled chickpeas, red onion, tomatoes, coriander leaves, chaat masala, lemon juice, salt to taste, chile powder, tamarind chutney and toss till combined.
  • Finally add the fried potatoes and mix well.
  • Transfer this to serving bowl. Garnish it with sev, fried chickpeas.
  • Aloo Chana Chaat or Potato Chickpea Salad is ready. Serve immediately and enjoy!

CHICKPEA-POTATO CHAAT



Chickpea-Potato Chaat image

Chaat is the perfect low-cook recipe for hot days. Canned chickpeas and simmered potatoes with cilantro-mint chutney, tamarind chutney, & yogurt.

Provided by Rachel Gurjar

Categories     Potato     Tamarind     Cumin     Cilantro     Mint     Lime Juice     Chile Pepper     Yogurt     Chickpea     Tomato     Onion     Side     Summer     Vegetarian     Appetizer     Dinner     Diwali     snack

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

Potatoes
1 lb. baby potatoes
Kosher salt
Tamarind Chutney
1 cup tamarind concentrate (such as Cock or Wangderm)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. cumin seeds, crushed
Green Chutney
1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped (stems and leaves)
1 bunch mint, leaves picked, stems discarded
Juice of 2 limes
1 small serrano chile or green Thai chile, stem removed
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
Yogurt and assembly
Juice of ½ lime
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 Tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt
2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas, rinsed
1 large serrano chile, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro, plus sprigs for serving
2 tsp. chaat masala, plus more for serving
Sev (such as Garvi Gujarat, for serving)

Steps:

  • Potatoes
  • Place potatoes in a medium pot and pour in cold water to cover by 1"; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 15-18 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, then halve potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl and chill until ready to use.
  • Tamarind Chutney
  • Whisk tamarind concentrate, sugar, salt, cayenne, and cumin seeds in another small bowl until combined and sugar is dissolved.
  • Green chutney
  • Purée cilantro, mint, lime juice, chile, cumin seeds, salt, and ¼ cup water in a blender until smooth.
  • Yogurt and assembly
  • Whisk lime juice, yogurt, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until combined and sugar is dissolved.
  • Add chickpeas, half of chile, ½ cup tomato, ½ cup red onion, ¼ cup cilantro, 2 tsp. chaat masala, ½ cup yogurt mixture, ½ cup tamarind chutney, and ½ cup green chutney to potatoes and toss to combine.
  • Transfer chaat to a platter and drizzle 2 Tbsp. yogurt mixture, 2 Tbsp. tamarind chutney, and 2 Tbsp. green chutney over. Sprinkle with a pinch of chaat masala and top with sev and remaining chile, tomato, and red onion as desired. Scatter a few cilantro sprigs on top and serve with remaining yogurt and chutneys alongside.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • If you don't have tamarind paste, you can use lemon juice or vinegar as a substitute.
  • Be careful not to overcook the potatoes, or they will become mushy.
  • To make the chaat more spicy, add some green chili peppers or cayenne pepper.
  • For a tangy twist, add some yogurt or sour cream to the chaat.
  • Garnish the chaat with cilantro, mint, and sev for a flavorful and colorful dish.

Conclusion:

Aloo channa chaat is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and chickpeas, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With its tangy, spicy, and flavorful sauce, aloo channa chaat is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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