Chana Zor Garam
A classic snack at the cinema! Sour and Spicy Crispy Salad with Pechanco Beans
Description
A snack tossing boiled chickpeas—flattened and dried crispy (or shallow-fried)—with onions, tomatoes, lemon, and intense spices.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Flattened chickpeas(dried or fried)
- Onion
- Tomato
- Green chilies
- Lemon juice
- Chaat masala
- Cumin powder
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Salt
Instructions
- Boil chickpeas, flatten one by one, and dry until crispy (or shallow-fry briefly in a little oil. Commercial OK).
- Put flat chickpeas, finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies in a bowl.
- Add lemon juice, Chaat Masala, cumin powder, black pepper, chili powder, salt, toss briefly, and serve in a paper cone.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense lemon acidity and black pepper stimulation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Roasted soybeans (not flat but as a good-texture bean sub)
Pairing
Masala Chai、Cola
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Chana' means chickpeas, 'Zor Garam' means intensely hot (spicy). Buying from street vendors and eating like popcorn while watching movies is Indian daily life.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Have it put in a cone-shaped rolled paper container, eating with a spoon while walking, grimacing at the acidity and heat!
Allergen
Soy