Description
Looking for a quick and healthy snack that’s packed with protein, fiber, and crunch? This Chickpea and Cucumber Chaat with Roasted Makhana is a perfect guilt-free option for weight watchers, diabetics, and anyone trying to eat clean. With hydrating cucumber, gut-friendly chickpeas, and antioxidant-rich makhana, this snack is light yet satisfying.
Whether you’re looking for a post-workout refreshment or a mid-evening immunity-boosting snack, this oil-free chaat fits right in!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup boiled chickpeas (kabuli chana)
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup roasted makhana (fox nuts)
- 1 tbsp chopped onion (optional)
- ¼ small tomato, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder
- ¼ tsp chaat masala (optional)
- Salt to taste (use black salt for a tangy twist)
- Green chili (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, onion, and tomato.
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Sprinkle salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala.
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Add lemon juice and chopped green chili.
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Toss in roasted makhana just before serving to retain crunch.
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Mix well, garnish with coriander, and serve fresh!
Notes
- You can pre-mix the chickpea-cucumber base and carry roasted makhana separately if you’re meal prepping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 190 Kcal
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 9 g
