Is chana chaat good for weight loss?

Yes. Chana is high in protein and fiber and low in fat, so chana chaat is a filling, low-calorie snack or light meal with no added oil.

Is chana chaat high in protein?

A serving has a useful amount of plant protein from the chickpeas. Add sprouts or a boiled egg to push it higher.

Chana Chaat

Name: Chana Chaat
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups boiled chana (chickpeas) (or canned, rinsed); 1 small onion (finely chopped); 1 small tomato (finely chopped); 1/2 cup cucumber (chopped); 1 tbsp lemon juice; to taste chaat masala, black salt, red chilli; 2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)

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Chana chaat is one of the most satisfying low-calorie snacks you can put together: no cooking once the chana is boiled, a big crunchy bowl, and plenty of protein and fiber. It is a solid answer to the mid-afternoon snack urge that fills you up instead of just adding empty calories.

Dress it with lemon and chaat masala right before eating so it stays fresh and crisp. For more protein, add boiled sprouts or, if you eat eggs, a chopped boiled egg.

2 Serves

10 min Prep

0 min Cook

10 min Total

easy Difficulty

Nutrition

220 Calories
11 g Protein
32 g Carbs
4 g Fat
9 g Fiber

Nutrition estimate per serving.

Ingredients

1.5 cups boiled chana (chickpeas) (or canned, rinsed)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1 small tomato (finely chopped)
1/2 cup cucumber (chopped)
1 tbsp lemon juice
to taste chaat masala, black salt, red chilli
2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)

Instructions

If using dried chana, soak overnight and boil until tender, then cool. Canned chana works too; rinse well.
Combine the chana, onion, tomato, and cucumber in a bowl.
Add lemon juice, chaat masala, black salt, and chilli, and toss.
Finish with coriander and serve fresh.

Why this is weight-loss-friendly

Chana is high in protein and fiber and low in fat, so this is a large, filling bowl for modest calories with no added oil. The fiber helps keep you full.

Substitutions

Add boiled sprouts or a chopped boiled egg for even more protein.
Swap in pomegranate or grated carrot for variety and crunch.

Variations

Add a spoon of curd for a creamier chaat with a little extra protein.

Storage & meal prep

Best fresh. If prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving.

Boil a batch of chana at the start of the week so the chaat takes minutes.

Common mistakes

Dressing too early: it goes watery. Add lemon and masala just before serving.
Skimping on vegetables: they add volume and fiber that make it more filling.

FAQs

Is chana chaat good for weight loss?: Yes. Chana is high in protein and fiber and low in fat, so chana chaat is a filling, low-calorie snack or light meal with no added oil.
Is chana chaat high in protein?: A serving has a useful amount of plant protein from the chickpeas. Add sprouts or a boiled egg to push it higher.

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