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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Rinse the chickpeas and drain them thoroughly. Finely chop the onion, the deseeded tomato, the green chilli and the coriander.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chickpeas with the onion, tomato, chilli and coriander.
  3. Add the cumin, chaat masala, ground chilli and salt, then squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
  4. 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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