Whole Moong Chaat | Gluten Free

Name: Whole Moong Chaat | Gluten Free | Chaat Recipes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Moong sprouts (you can also use cooked whole moong to save further time); 1 TBSP Onion (Minced); 1 TBSP Tomatoes (cubed/ sliced_; 1/2 tsp Oil; 1/4 tsp Cumin; 1/8 tsp Turmeric (a pinch_; 1/4 tsp Red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp dry mango powder; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup yoghurt (Beaten well, optional - skip for vegan or use vegan substitutes); 1 TBSP Chopped tomatoes and onions; 1 tsp Green coriander; 1 TBSP Green Chat chutney; 1 TBSP Khatti Meethi Chutney (Tamarind Date paste); 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp Chaat masala

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As you would know by now, am quite fond of street food and although laborious I prefer to make them at home not just for hygiene (which is the most important reason) but also to feed the kids a sumptuous snack once they are back from snack. Now, let's make room for some chaat, shall we ?

If you are a chaat lover like us or crave for unique yet filling snacks, check the following list to make these yummy snacks at home.

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and many many more...

Let's now get to today's quick to make recipe which takes more time to type this recipe and edit the pictures than to make it. If you have a batch of homemade moong sprouts this is a snack that comes together in under 10 mins.

I made this for lunch last weekend and it was quite filling.

Tips and Tricks to make yummy Moong Chaat

You can sub with boiled Channa (chickpeas) if you dont have moong on hand
Onions are optional, although they add a bit of crunch
Boil Moong / Moong Sprouts till they are cooked, but not mushy. Drain all the water and then use it in the recipe
Sometimes moong sprouts turn bitter when boiled, taste a bit before makign the chaat.
Use of yoghurt is totally optional, but it rounds off the flavours in this chaat. If vegan, skip the yogurt or use a vegan substitute (UNFLAVOURED)
You can also top this chaat with Farsan / Sev / Ompudi for added texture and flavour

Moong Chaat is a quick to make Gluten Free Chaat or snack with whole green gram topped with spices. Perfect for a party or any celebration as a healthy snack

Gluten free , almost oil-free, fuss free and wholesome. That's my kind of snack. What's your favourite ?

What you need to make Moong Chaat | GF and wholegrain snack

Cuisine : Indian, Course : Snack / appetiser

Prep -5 mins, cook - 10 mins, Serves -2

Moong sprouts (you can also use cooked whole moong to save further time) - 1 cup
Onion - 1 tbsp
Tomatoes - 1 tbsp
Oil -½ tsp
Cumin - ¼ tsp
Turmeric - a pinch
Red chilli powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder, roasted cumin powder - all to taste
Salt - ⅓ tsp

Topping (all to taste)

Beaten yoghurt - ½ cup - optional
Chopped tomatoes and onions
Green coriander
Green Chat chutney
Khatti Meethi Chutney (Tamarind Date paste)
Roasted cumin powder
Chaat masala

PIN FOR LATER

How to make Quick and Nutritious Whole Moong Chaat:

Boil moong with a pinch of turmeric and little salt till soft. If using cooked whole moong, skip this step
Sauté onions tomatoes with spluttered cumin in a pan with ½ teaspoon oil. Once onions turn translucent and the tomatoes get soft, add the spice powders, salt and mix well.
Add the moong sprouts with the boiled water and let it cook. Mash a few moong to give it texture.
If using mashed potatoes and sautéed cabbage, add now
Let it simmer for 4 mins on medium till a thickish consistency is reached.
Serve hot/ warm in a bowl with the toppings indicated
You may also add a handful of sev / gram flour snack to give that extra texture