Aloo Masala Chana Chaat

Ingredients

• 1 can white chickpeas (drained and washed)
• 1 can black chickpeas (drained and washed)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 small white onion finely diced
• 1 medium tomato diced
• 1 green chili chopped
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 2-3 medium potatoes boiled and diced

For garnish

• 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
• 1-2 tbsp red onion diced
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• Pomegranate seeds ( optional)
• Squeeze of lemon juice

Method

1. In a large pan heat 2 tbsp of oil on medium heat.
2. Once hot, add diced white onion and sauté until slightly soft.
3. Add in diced tomatoes, red chili powder, chaat masala, garlic and ginger pastes and salt. Mix and let it cook or 2-3 minutes until raw garlic smell disappears.
4. Add in boiled potatoes and green chili if using and mix again.
5. Turn off heat and let mixture cool slightly.  Once cooled, add this mixture in a large bowl and mix in the chickpeas ( both white and black).
6. Add in some diced red onion, cilantro if using, sprinkle in some chaat masala and cumin powder along with a squeeze of lemon juice and mix. Serve as is.

Note: additional garnish can be added in just before serving along with a drizzle of tamarind chutney.