Tonight's dinner
Pakistani Chana Chaat with Yogurt
Chickpeas, potato, yogurt, and tangy chutneys make a bright, filling chaat for two.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small cooked potato, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney
- 1 tablespoon mint chutney
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sev or crushed papdi
Steps
- Warm the chickpeas in a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons water for 3 minutes, then drain any excess liquid.
- Combine chickpeas, potato, cucumber, tomato, chaat masala, cumin, and half the cilantro in a bowl.
- Divide the mixture between two shallow bowls and spoon yogurt evenly over the top.
- Drizzle with tamarind and mint chutneys, leaving each sauce visible.
- Finish with pomegranate, remaining cilantro, and sev just before serving so it stays crisp.
Allergen note: Contains milk; sev or papdi may contain wheat.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.