---
title: Chana Chaat (Tangy Chickpea Street Salad)
servings: 4
prep time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/chana-chaat
---

Gather @chickpea{2%can}, @ground cumin{1%tsp} and @fresh cilantro{0.5%bunch}.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then cube the boiled @potato{2} and finely dice the @red onion{1} and @tomato{2}.

Loosen the @tamarind paste{2%tbsp} with a splash of water and a pinch of sugar until it pours like a thin dressing.

In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas, potato, onion and tomato together.

Pour over the tamarind dressing, @lemon{1} juice, toasted cumin and @chili powder{0.5%tsp}; toss well to coat everything evenly.

Rest 10 minutes for the flavors to argue it out, then taste and add more tamarind or lemon if it needs a sharper edge. ~{10%minutes}

Finish with a scatter of cilantro and serve right away, while the potato and chickpeas are still distinct and the dressing hasn't gone soggy.