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# Black Chana Chaat Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a pressure cooker take 1 cup soaked kala chana. make sure to soak 1 cup black chickpea overnight.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-3.jpeg" alt="black chana chaat recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add ¾ tsp salt and 3 cup water.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-4.jpeg" alt="black chana chaat recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    pressure cook for 8 whistles or until chana is cooked well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-5.jpeg" alt="black chana chaat recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    drain off the water and keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-6.jpeg" alt="black chana chaat recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in a kadai heat 2 tsp oil and saute 1 chilli till it turns aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-7.jpeg" alt="black chana chaat recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in cooked chana and continue to saute for 2 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-8.jpeg" alt="kala chana chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    keeping the flame on low and add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp chaat masala, ¼ tsp cumin powder, and ½ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-9.jpeg" alt="kala chana chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute on low flame until spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-10.jpeg" alt="kala chana chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, mash off a couple of chana to have a good texture.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-11.jpeg" alt="kala chana chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the spiced kala chana to a bowl.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-12.jpeg" alt="kala chana chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 1 tbsp green chutney, 1 tbsp tamarind chutney, and 2 tbsp curd. mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-13.jpeg" alt="kala chana chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add ½ onion, 2 tbsp tomato, 1 potato, 2 tbsp coriander, and 2 tbsp mint.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-14.jpeg" alt="black chickpeas chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well making sure everything is combined well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-15.jpeg" alt="black chickpeas chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    plate the black chickpea over the plate.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-16.jpeg" alt="black chickpeas chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    top with 1 tbsp curd, 1 tsp tamarind chutney, 1 tsp green chutney.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-17.jpeg" alt="black chickpeas chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 2 tsp onion, 2 tsp tomato, 3 tbsp sev and 1 tsp coriander.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-18.jpeg" alt="black chickpeas chaat" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, **kala chana chat** or **black chickpea chaat** is ready to serve.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana-chaat-black-chickpeas-chaat-1-1920x1279.jpeg" alt="black chana chaat recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rCWCQsKkv1Q" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, make sure to soak chana well else it will not cook.

* also, roasting kala chana with spices makes flavourful.

* additionally, adding curd gives the sourness to chaat.

* finally, **kala chana chat** or **black chickpea chaat recipe** is healthy and nutritious.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/black-chana-chaat-recipe-kala-chana/)
</Note>
