Boiled chickpeas tossed with onion, tomato, and spices — a filling, protein-rich snack.
A common home-style snack across India, often sold as street food too.
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10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
2
Servings
easy
Difficulty
vegetarianvegangluten freehigh proteinhigh fibre
Ingredients
Boiled chickpeas (chole)1.5 cups
Onion, finely chopped1/4 cup
Tomato, finely chopped1/4 cup
Chaat masala and cumin powder1/2 tsp each
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Preparation
1Combine the boiled chickpeas with the chopped onion and tomato.
2Add chaat masala, cumin powder, lemon juice, and salt.
3Toss well and serve immediately, garnished with coriander if you like.
Why This Works in a Balanced Diet
A legume-based snack with a real, meaningful plant-protein and fibre contribution.
Chickpeas are a useful source of plant protein and fibre, making this a more filling option than many packaged snacks.
Practical Substitutions
Add cucumber and pomegranate for extra crunch and freshness.