
Appetizers & nibbles
Chana chatpate (spiced chickpeas)
A very popular street snack in Nepal, cooked chickpeas are tossed with onion, coriander and lemon, with a chilli kick. Served fresh, it is enjoyed as an appetiser or a snack with friends.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas and drain them thoroughly. Finely chop the onion, the deseeded tomato, the green chilli and the coriander.
- In a bowl, mix the chickpeas with the onion, tomato, chilli and coriander.
- Add the cumin, chaat masala, ground chilli and salt, then squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
- Mix well, taste and adjust the acidity with the rest of the lemon. Serve straight away to keep it crunchy.
Variations and tips
Roasted chickpea version. Dry-fry the drained chickpeas in a pan for 5 minutes before seasoning them for extra crunch.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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