Daal Chaat

Daal Chaat is a vibrant Indian street food that combines spiced lentils with crunchy toppings and tangy chutneys, creating a delicious blend of flavors and textures. This vegan dish is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients, making it perfect for a light lunch.

Ingredients

• Yellow split peas (moong dal) - 100 grams
• Water - 500 ml
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Chaat masala - 1 teaspoon
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Tomato (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Cucumber (finely chopped) - 1/2 medium
• Coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Green chili (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Sev (crispy chickpea noodles) - 30 grams
• Pomegranate seeds - 2 tablespoons
• Mint chutney - 2 tablespoons
• Tamarind chutney - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Rinse the yellow split peas (moong dal) under running water until the water runs clear.
2. In a pot, combine the rinsed moong dal, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the dal is soft but not mushy.
3. Once cooked, drain any excess water and let the dal cool slightly.
4. In a mixing bowl, add the cooked dal, chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, coriander leaves, lemon juice, and green chili. Mix well.
5. Sprinkle chaat masala over the mixture and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
6. To serve, spoon the dal mixture onto two plates. Top each serving with sev, pomegranate seeds, mint chutney, and tamarind chutney.
7. Garnish with additional chopped coriander if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber, which aids in digestion and keeps you feeling full longer.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

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