Green gram vegetable chaat is a healthy, tasty and delicious salad / chaat recipe made with boiled green gram, onion, carrots and tempered with spices. It is a great, healthy and quick option for evening snacks and also for the upcoming navaratri festival and serves it as prasadam. This chaat recipe is so simple and can be made in less than 30 minutes.
Green Gram Vegetable Chaat
This simple and healthy chaat is great when you are dieting, it is packed with proteins and make a healthy, low fat, filling snack. We used to have this at 11 in the morning along with a cup of green tea. Whenever you diet you have to eat small portions of food throughout the day so you never go hungry..Will be sharing many healthy snack recipes soon.
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About Green Gram Veg Chaat
Green gram also known as pachai payaru in Tamil and Moong bean in English. It is one of the commonly used ingredients in Indian households for making healthy recipes like sundal, curry, pesarattu, dosai, poriyal, cutlet, sweets and many more.
Green gram is one of the easily available sources of plant based protein, and it is rich in fibre and low in calories. It is so easy to digest and a great way to include in your diet meal at least 2 or 3 times a week. This chaat is one of the simple and tasty ways to make both kids and adults enjoy at the same time.
The recipe is prepared by cooking green gram, then mixing it with vegetables like onion, carrot and tempered with spices like mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves. It tastes so light, comforting, and perfect for a mid morning or evening snack or for a post workout meal.
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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
High in nutrition : Green gram is packed with a lot of protein and fibre. This simple green gram vegetable chaat recipe is so easy to digest and keeps you full for a longer time. Since this chaat is low in calories it is perfect for those who are looking for weight loss meal ideas.
Balanced flavours : Green gram chaat recipe has well balanced flavours like sweet, tangy and spicy. The freshness and tanginess of lemon juice mixed with green chilli spice and the sweetness of onion and carrot will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Whole green gram / Pacha payaru : Green gram is a light and healthy dal packed with a lot of proteins. If you're using sprouted green gram, it can be included as raw or slightly steamed. You can substitute green gram with other beans like chickpea, kidney beans and black eyed peas.
Oil : Oil is used for tempering. Any neutral oil like canola oil, vegetable oil or coconut oil works for this recipe.
Tempering : Add the tempering ingredients like mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves in hot oil. Let them splutter. These tempering adds the flavourful aroma to the dish.
Asafoetida : A pinch of asafoetida is added for its unique flavour and it helps in digestion.
Onion : Onions are finely chopped and added for its subtle sweetness.
Green chillies : Adjust or add the finely chopped green chillies based on your spice tolerance. You can also add dried red chilli for the heat.
Carrot : Carrots are finely grated and added to the chaat. It adds sweetness and color to the dish.
Salt : Salt is used to enhance the flavour of the recipe. Adjust the salt quantity based on your preference.
Water : Water is used to cook the green gram. Add a very little water, so that the dal will not turn mushy.
Coriander leaves : Coriander leaves are finely chopped and added for its fresh earthy flavour.
Lemon juice : A spoon of lemon juice is added for its fresh and tangy taste. Add the juice towards the end of cooking.
Optional : Other vegetables can also be included in the chaat like tomatoes, beetroot, cucumber and potato.
Step by Step Pictures
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| Wash green gram well and soak it for 30 mins |
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| drain it and add it to pressure cooker |
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| cover with water |
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| add salt and pressure cook |
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| now it is cooked, you can drain it if there is excess water |
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| Now take your ingredients |
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| heat little oil in a pan, add in mustard, urad dal and curry leaves |
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| add little asafoetida |
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| let them sizzle |
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| add in onions and green chillies |
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| toss them around |
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| add in chopped carrots |
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| season with salt |
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| mix well..stir fry till carrots are done |
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| now add in the green gram |
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| toss well |
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| sprinkle coriander leaves |
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| squeeze some lemon juice |
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| mix well |
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| Serve |
Hacks
Soaking : Wash and soak the green gram at least for 30 minutes or let it soak overnight.
Don't over cook : Don't cook the dal till mushy. It should be cooked soft and able to hold the shape.
Pre cook : Cook the soaked green gram a day before or during the weekend. Store the cooked dal in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. It will be really helpful during busy mornings.
More crunch : Add some pomegranate, boiled corn or boiled peanuts for added taste and crunch.
Expert Tips
- Sprinkle little chaat masala while serving.
- Add a spoon of green chutney or tamarind chutney for the street food style taste.
- Sprinkle oma podi, crushed papad or roasted peanuts for extra crunch.
- Finely chopped tomatoes can be added for tanginess.
- Add grated coconut for flavour and taste.
Storage
Cooked green gram can be stored separately in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days. Also pre-cut / pre-grate the vegetables like carrot, onion and store them in the refrigerator for a day.
Serving
Serve this green gram chaat in a bowl with green chutney, tamarind chutney, roasted peanuts as a quick healthy and filling snack.
This chaat can also be served along with rice and roti.
When serving for kids, adjust or omit the green chillies. And also add grated cheese if preferred.
FAQ
Q.Can I use sprouted moong beans ?
Absolutely, yes ! Sprouted moong beans are a healthy and nutritious option. You can use it raw or slightly steamed them and make chaat.
Q. Is it a kid -friendly recipe ?
Yes, it is a healthy and filling snack recipe for kids. Just omit or reduce the chilli quantity based on their spice tolerance.
Q.What other vegetables can be added ?
You can add vegetables like tomato, cucumber, grated beetroot for added color and crunch.
Variations
Green gram chaat wrap : Wrap the prepared green gram vegetables inside a lettuce or tortilla. It is perfect for those who are looking for low carb meal ideas.
Green gram salad : Mix some greek yogurt with green gram and vegetables to make it as a filling and delicious salad recipe.
Green gram sweet sundal : This is a sweet version of green gram chaat made with grated coconut, jaggery and green gram. It is a perfect guilt free snack recipe for sudden sweet craving.
Green gram cutlet : Mix boiled green gram, boiled potatoes, chilli, spices like cumin powder, chaat masala powder, salt, coriander leaves and onions in a bowl. Shape it like patty and fry it in oil. This is a quick and healthy evening snack for kids.
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Green Gram Chaat Recipe
Equipment
- Cooking pot
Ingredients
For cooking green gram
- 1 cup Whole Green gram
- 2½ cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
For Tempering
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Split Urad Dal
- ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
For Chaat
- 1 medium Onion peeled & chopped finely
- 1 no Green Chillies chopped finely
- 1 no Carrot grated
- ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ cup Coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or to taste
Instructions
- Wash and soak green gram for 30 mins. Drain it and add it to pressure cooker, cover with water and add salt. Pressure cook for 3 whistle, then simmer for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself, open the cooker and drain it. Set aside.
- Now heat oil in a pan, add in mustard, urad dal, asafoetida and curry leaves. let them sizzle.
- Add in onions, chillies and saute for a min. Add in carrots and salt and mix well. Cook till carrots are cooked.
- Add in the cooked green gram and toss well. Sprinkle over coriander leaves and lemon juice. Toss well. Serve.
Nutrition
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abi
Mam it looking great and easy to make. I had a doubt tat payaru has to roasted r raw one. I am eagerly awaiting for ur diet recipes to follow. Thank u
Priya.G
Aarthi even am under diet,what if I sprout and have it as a chat,will it increase my weight or is sprouting advisable.
Aarthi
@Priya.Gno it wont increase. sprouted ones are even more healthier
Aarthi
@abino it is not roasted ones