Chatpati Chole ki Chaat is a tangy, spicy chaat made with chickpeas and a special spice called kala chaat masala, which is a speciality of Delhi.
Delhi is very popular for its food, especially the chaats. Some of these are common, while some are quite unique and available only in Delhi. The spices that go in these chaats have an amazing flavour which makes them so unique. The Kala Chaat Masala and Peeli Mirch are the two spices which make this chaat very unique.
The Kala Chaat Masala is also used in Aaloo ki Chaat, Fruit Chaat, Shakkarghandi ki Chaat and all of them taste one better than the other. The spice blend is available online but if you want to make it at home check out this video. I had got this spice for my friends when we met for BM!
I have used the Kala Chat Masala for the Chatpati Chole ki chaat and have used the zero size chickpeas for this chaat as these are small and absorb the flavours very well. I buy these chickpeas from Delhi though I am not sure if these are available everywhere, so in case you do not get these you can use the regular chickpeas and follow the same recipe. You can even use canned chickpeas.
These baby chickpeas are called zero-sized channa in Delhi and are used by the Golgappa vendors along with boiled potatoes for various chaats. The chickpeas have the same taste, but these are slightly firmer in texture even after boiling. A chaat from these is absolutely lip-smacking and can be made in a jiffy! You really don’t need a specific recipe. I am jotting down all the ingredients, adjust the spices according to your taste buds.
Chatpati Chole ki Chaat
Ingredients
Chickpeas
Kala Chaat Masala
Peeli Mirch
Tamarind pulp
Salt to taste
Method
Soak the chickpeas overnight.
Boil in a pressure cooker with salt.
Once tender, drain in a colander and place in the frig for 15-20 minutes.
Add kala chaat masala, peeli mirch , a pinch of salt and tamarind pulp.
Mix well and serve.
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Chatpati Chole ki Chaat
Ingredients
- chickpeas
- Kala Chaat Masala
- Peeli Mirch
- tamarind pulp
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas overnight .
- Boil in a pressure cooker with salt .
- Once tender , drain in a colander and place in the frig for 15-20 minutes .
- Add kala chaat masala , peeli mirch , a pinch of salt and tamarind pulp .
- Mix well and serve .
Notes
Surprisingly, this is a smiple chaat though it may not be flavor wise going by the ingredients. Will try it out later. I can’t source that peeli mirch but will check out the video for the kala chaat masala. There are only two sizes available in Garbanzo beans, right? If so, I get those.
This is a sinful chole ki chaat Vaishali..the chat masala sounds so good..will be surely making it sometime..
Wow! Sounds like a burst of flavors in the mouth. I have never heard of zero sized chana. I can check if the ones I have are different sized ones.
I still have the kaala chaat masala and peeli mirch that you gave. I will definitely try this out. Simple chaat recipes for the win.
This looks simple but more flavorful with kaala chaat masala. BTW what is peeli mirch some kind of spice powder made with red chilli?
I am smiling reading your post. Kala Chaat masala, a must in our house. Whenever parents go to our native, they bring it. It has a unique taste and goes into some typical dishes. Making me nostalgic, and with that masala on chole, I am drooling…