Chana Chaat (Indian Chickpea Salad)

By Sammy Akuthota from Satya Chai Lounge on Auckland's K Road

Photo: Supplied/Sammy Akuthota

Ingredients

•     1 can chickpeas drained
•     1 chopped capsicum ( green pepper)
•     1 chopped green chilli
•     1 chopped tomato
•     1 chopped red onion
•     4 teaspoon grated carrot  
•     2 tablespoon lime juice
•     1/2  teaspoon spice black pepper
•     1 teaspoon dark roasted cumin powder
•     1/2 teaspoon black salt
•     1 teaspoon chaat masala
•     1 handful chopped coriander leaves  
•     salt to taste

Method

One can chickpeas washed and drained - heat in microwave or pan until steaming hot.

Finely chop the capsicum, tomato, onions and green chilli. Transfer to a large bowl.

Add the hot chickpeas, carrot, coriander leaves and mix well.

Add pepper powder, chaat masala powder, cumin powder, black salt, lime juice and mix again.

Serve hot.