Chatpatta Chana and Potato Salad
by Tarla Dalal

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This tongue-tickling salad is a desi dream come true! Cooked chana and potato cubes are dressed in a characteristically Indian way, with a lemony mix of chaat masala and cumin seeds powder. Chatpatta chana and potato salad is a simple salad made from soaking and boiling kabuli chana overnight, mixing them with some boiled potatoes and mixing them with the chatpata dressing.

To prepare the chana and potato salad all you need to do is boil kabuli chana and potatoes. Cut the potatoes into cubes. Make sure you do not overcook the kabuli chana or they’ll become mushy and the salad would not be enjoyed. To make the chatpatta dressing, take chaat masala in a bowl, add cumin seed powder, lemon juice, sesame oil and coriander. Mix everything well and pour over mixed kabuli chana and potatoes. Gently mix everything well and the chana and potato salad is ready to be served.

If you wish to make the chana and potato salad healthy then all you have to do is drop the potatoes from the recipe. Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates will lead to weight gain so avoid them. We love the chickpeas in the aloo chana salad recipe as chickpeas are high in fibre resulting in your stomach feeling a lot fuller than refined carbs. One cup of cooked chickpeas has 14 grams of protein, which is a really good amount. Laced with sesame oil and dotted with chopped coriander, this peppy dressing transforms the ingredients into a Chana and Potato Salad, which really lives up to its name.

I carry this potato chickpea salad to work as this is a good one dish meal salad to have. Remember to pack the salad dressing in a small container and toss it in the Indian chickpea salad just before serving. Serve chilled.

Serve this chana and potato salad as a side with the main course or just top it on papadis and enjoy as a snack.

Enjoy chana and potato salad recipe | potato chickpea salad | aloo chana salad | detailed step by step photos and video.

Chatpatta Chana and Potato Salad recipe - How to make Chatpatta Chana and Potato Salad

For Chatpatta Chana and Potato Salad
1 1/2 cups soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1 cup boiled and peeled potato cubes

To Be Mixed Into A Dressing
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sesame (til) oil
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

Method
For chatpatta chana and potato salad

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
Serve the chatpatta chana and potato salad immediately.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	164 cal
Protein	4.6 g
Carbohydrates	19.9 g
Fiber	7.4 g
Fat	7.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	8.7 mg

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Chatpatta Chana and Potato Salad recipe with step by step photos

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Preparation for the chana and potato salad

To make the chana and potato salad recipe | potato chickpea salad | aloo chana salad | wash and soak 3/4 cup of kabuli chana overnight in a deep bowl.
In the morning, drain well using a strainer.
Transfer the soaked chana to a pressure cooker.
Add the salt and enough water.

Pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles over a medium flame or until they are soft. Allow the steam to escape naturally and then carefully open the lid.
Drain the boiled kabuli chana using a strainer and keep aside.
We will be using boiled potatoes for which wash and scrub 3 medium sized potatoes.
You can either pressure cook, microwave or boil them in a pot.
Cool them slightly and peel. Discard the skin.

Place them on a chopping board and cut into cubes. Keep aside.

For the dressing

To prepare the dressing for chatpata potato and chana salad, in a bowl, take 1 tsp chaat masala. We have used homemade chaat masala prepared using this detailed recipe with step by step images of
Next, add cumin seeds powder.
Add a little lemon juice. You can also use amchoor powder as a substitute.
Next, add the sesame oil. Any other oil like olive oil or peanut oil can also be used.

Finally, add chopped coriander and salt to taste.
Mix well and keep the dressing aside.

How to make chana and potato salad

To make the refreshing, tangy chana and potato salad recipe | potato chickpea salad | aloo chana salad | in a bowl, take the drained and boiled kabuli chana.
Add the boiled potato cubes. You can replace potatoes with any other vegetable like sweet potato, yam or eliminate them if you don’t like.
Drizzle the prepared salad dressing.

With the help of two spoons, toss this gently to coat the dressing well. Our aloo chana chaat is ready!
Transfer the chatpatta potato and chana salad in a serving bowl & serve. You can enjoy this spicy tangy sweet aloo chaat recipe at room temperature or chilled.