“DIWALI” the festival of lights and celebrations, is on its way! Food has always been an integral part of any such event involving people coming together in a mood that can be elevated with sweet treats and savory bites. Festive cooking is fun in itself and brings about a very special flavor and mélange of combinations from each household, be it a chef’s kitchen or a gourmet connoisseur. Sweets have always been a part of Diwali preparations and they bring about a very special feeling among friends and families. Each state of our country has its own specialties that are offered during this festive period with varied cultures and methods of cooking applied in their own ways.
MEXI CHANA CHAAT
Ingredients
- 150 gms boiled Kabuli chana
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 small chopped tomato
- 1 no chopped green chili
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp chat masala
- 1 no lime
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp red chili sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp mixed herbs.
- 3-4 nos each black and green olive
Method
Soak the Kabuli chana for 4-6 hours in water and boil them with a pinch of soda and salt either using a cooker or a normal cooking vessel until tender. Drain the water and keep aside. In a mixing bowl, combine together the chana with all the other ingredients and toss well. To add a touch of innovation to this chat, blend in some chopped mango pickle with its masala into this chat and mix well. Arrange on to a serving plate, allow to chill for 15-20 mins and serve. If you’d like to add a touch of Chinese into it, add some readymade schezuan sauce into the chaat and garnish with fried Chinese noodles.