During the summer season, it's important to eat light, hydrating foods that help maintain energy and keep the body cool. While many people crave spicy snacks like chaat, eating street-style chaat daily can cause acidity, gas, and bloating. The good news is that you can enjoy the same flavors in a healthier way at home.
Here are five healthy chaat recipes you can easily prepare using simple ingredients:
1. Black Chickpea Chaat
Ingredients:
- Boiled black chickpeas
- Finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies
- Roasted cumin powder
- Black salt
- Lemon juice
- Fresh coriander
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice and sprinkle roasted cumin and black salt. Toss well and garnish with coriander. Rich in protein and fiber, this chaat is filling and nutritious.
2. Moong Dal Sprouts Chaat
Ingredients:
- Lightly boiled or raw sprouted moong dal
- Chopped cucumber, onions, tomatoes
- Chaat masala
- Lemon juice
- Coriander leaves
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and let it cool before serving. Moong sprouts are low in calories and high in protein, making this a perfect snack option.
3. Fruit Chaat
Ingredients:
- Seasonal fruits like apple, banana, papaya, pomegranate
- Black salt
- Chaat masala
- Lemon juice
Method:
Cut the fruits into small pieces. Gently mix them in a bowl and add lemon juice, black salt, and chaat masala. Serve chilled for a refreshing and vitamin-rich snack.
4. Corn Chaat
Ingredients:
- Boiled sweet corn
- Chopped onions, tomatoes, capsicum
- Lemon juice
- Chaat masala
- Mint chutney (optional)
Method:
In a bowl, mix all ingredients. Add mint chutney if desired for extra flavor. This chaat is light, tasty, and easy to digest.
5. Cucumber and Peanut Salad Chaat
Ingredients:
- Chopped cucumber
- Roasted peanuts
- Green chilies
- Lemon juice
- Black salt
- Fresh coriander
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and serve chilled. Cucumber cools the body, while peanuts add protein and crunch, making this chaat both cooling and energizing.
