Potatoes boiled, peeled and diced ½ cup (optional)
Spices:
chat masala: 2 tbsp
garam masala powder : 1 tsp
red chili powder: 1 tsp
Fresh cumin roasted and ground: 1 tsp
Amchur powder : ½ tsp
Lemon juice : 2-3 tbsp
Tamarina sauce (Maggi tamarind sauce): ¼ cup,
Fresh green chilies: 1 tbsp
Garnish
Fresh green coriander leaves chopped fine: ½ cup
Sev (bhujiya) or dried potato strings (see note): ¼ cup (optional)
Instructions
Boil chickpeas in 6 cups of water with 1 tsp salt and turmeric till soft.
Drain and let it cool to room temperature.
Add all the vegetables and fruits and mix well with a fork.
Now add the spices.
Note: add salt and lemon juice according to taste
Pour the Tamarina sauce and toss the chickpeas around well so that all the spices are nicely coated.
Refrigerate for two hours.
Garnish with fresh coriander and 'sev' and serve.
Note:
# Aloo bhujiya or 'sev' is fried potato strings that look like little noodle pieces and are a very popular snack in India. This is added for crunch.
# Making your own garam masala adds more punch. Roast 1" cinnamon, 3 green cardamoms, 1 clove, and ¼ tsp peppercorns, cool and grind to a fine powder.
#Tamarina sauce is made of tamarind and is sweet and sour, so gives a tangy sweet and sour taste to the salad. It is easily available in Indian stores.
Recipe by The Lady 8 Home at https://www.thelady8home.com/sindhi-chana-chaat-chola-or-chickpea-salad-spiced-up-and-healthy/