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  • Chana Chaat Recipe – Easy Pakistani Chickpea Snack

    Chana Chaat Recipe – Easy Pakistani Chickpea Snack

    This quick chana chaat is bright, tangy and easy to adjust. Use cooked chickpeas and add chutneys just before serving.

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 1 tomato, chopped
    • 1 small boiled potato, cubed (optional)
    • 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • ½ tsp chaat masala
    • Green chilli and fresh coriander

    Method

    1. Place chickpeas in a bowl and add onion, tomato and potato.
    2. Mix in tamarind chutney, lemon juice and chaat masala.
    3. Toss gently, taste and adjust seasoning.
    4. Finish with green chilli and coriander. Serve straight away.

    Chana Chaat at a glance

    Preparation15 minutes
    Total time15 minutes
    Servings2
    DifficultyEasy

    Times are estimates and may vary with your equipment and experience. Adjust seasoning to taste and follow safe food-handling practices.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I use canned chickpeas?

    Yes. Drain and rinse them well before mixing.

    How can I make it less spicy?

    Skip the green chilli and adjust chaat masala to taste.

    Can I prepare it in advance?

    Prepare the ingredients ahead, but mix in chutney shortly before serving.

  • Tawa Seekh Kebab Recipe – Easy Stovetop Kebabs

    Tawa Seekh Kebab Recipe – Easy Stovetop Kebabs

    These stovetop seekh kebabs are shaped by hand and cooked on a tawa. Chilling the mixture helps the kebabs hold their shape.

    Ingredients

    • 500 g minced beef or chicken
    • 1 small onion, finely grated and squeezed dry
    • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • ½ tsp chilli flakes, salt and black pepper
    • 2 tbsp chopped coriander and mint
    • 1 tbsp gram flour, lightly toasted
    • Oil for the pan

    Method

    1. Combine mince, onion, spices, herbs and gram flour until evenly mixed.
    2. Cover and chill for 20–30 minutes.
    3. Shape into short kebabs around skewers or form oval patties with wet hands.
    4. Heat a lightly oiled tawa. Cook, turning regularly, until browned and fully cooked in the centre.
    5. Serve with lemon, chutney and salad. Check that minced meat is cooked safely all the way through.

    Tawa Seekh Kebab at a glance

    Preparation20 minutes
    Cooking10 minutes
    Total time30 minutes
    Servings4
    DifficultyMedium

    Times are estimates and may vary with your equipment and experience. Adjust seasoning to taste and follow safe food-handling practices.

    Frequently asked questions

    Why do seekh kebabs break?

    The mixture may be too wet; squeeze grated onion dry and chill the mixture.

    Can I cook them without skewers?

    Yes. Shape into small oval patties and cook on a lightly oiled tawa.

    How do I know they are done?

    Check the centre with a food thermometer; minced meat must be safely cooked through.