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Ghugni chaat served with onion and tomato, garnished with cilantro
Ghugni chaat, appetizing Indian dish with onion and tomato

Spicy Chickpea Chaat Salad

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Salads
'Chaat' is the collective name for Indian street food that is simultaneously salty, sweet, spicy, and crunchy. Ghugni is a favorite in Eastern India: a thick dried pea or chickpea ragout enlivened with fresh vegetables, spicy chili, and tangy tamarind. This isn't an elegant restaurant dish, but a vibrant snack that wakes up your taste buds.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 13 hrs 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot for boiling
  • Mixing bowl

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak the chickpeas overnight (12 hours), then drain.

Tip: Hydrated chickpeas cook much faster and become creamier.
2 ✓

Boil the chickpeas in fresh salted water until tender (approx. 60-90 minutes). Drain at the end, but reserve a little cooking liquid to keep it moist.

Tip: They are done when you can easily mash them between your fingers.
3 ✓

While the chickpeas cool (they should be lukewarm), dice the onion, tomatoes, and chili finely.

Tip: The crunch and heat of raw onion are essential for the chaat experience.
4 ✓

In a bowl, mix the lukewarm chickpeas with the vegetables, tamarind paste, and lemon juice.

Tip: The acidic environment (lemon, tamarind) highlights the flavors.
5 ✓

Sprinkle generously with Chaat Masala and chili powder, toss to combine, and serve with cilantro.

Tip: Chaat masala has a sulfurous scent from black salt (kala namak) in it; don't be alarmed!

Recipe FAQ

Where can I find tamarind paste?
Asian markets carry it, but you can substitute a mix of lemon juice and a little brown sugar.

Ingredients

  • 9 oz Dried Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
  • 6 cups Water (for soaking and boiling)
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 whole Green Chili
  • 1 tsp Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice