Aaj Iftar Mein Teen Recipe 🤲 @mukeem03

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dry Chickpeas (soaked overnight, then boiled until tender)
• 4 cups Water (for boiling chickpeas)
• 1 tsp Salt (for boiling water)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped, white or red)
• 1 medium Tomato (diced)
• 1/2 cup Cucumber (diced, seedless preferred)
• 1 piece Green Chili (finely chopped, adjust to heat preference)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 tsp Black Salt (Kala Namak) (adds a tangy, sulfurous flavor)
• 1 tsp Chaat Masala (store‑bought or homemade blend)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped, optional garnish)
• 2 tbsp Sev (crispy fried gram flour noodles, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Soak Chickpeas

   Rinse the dry chickpeas, place them in a bowl, cover with water and let soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.

   Time: PT8H

2. Boil Chickpeas

   Drain the soaked chickpeas, transfer to a large pot, add 4 cups fresh water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until tender (30‑40 minutes).

   Time: PT35M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Cool and Drain

   When the chickpeas are done, pour them into a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.

   Time: PT5M

4. Prep Vegetables

   While the chickpeas are cooking, finely chop the onion, dice the tomato and cucumber, and mince the green chili.

   Time: PT10M

5. Combine Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled chickpeas with the chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, and green chili.

   Time: PT2M

6. Season the Chaat

   Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp black salt, and 1 tsp chaat masala. Toss everything gently until evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

7. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle chopped cilantro and sev (if using) on top. Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

8g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

2g

Fiber

6g