Channa Chaat (chick pea salad)

Chaat masala is a blend of acidic spices that complements all kinds of salads and raitas. Since it is already salted, it only requires the addition of oil or yoghurt. Or use it alone to season any salad.

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 4 potatoes, cubed and cooked
• 2 cups chick peas, cooked and drained
• 2 or 3 tbsp. sugar
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 3 tbsp. chaat masala, ground
• hot green pepper, chopped fine (to taste)
• 3 cups plain 3.5% yoghurt
• milk (optional)
• 6 tbsp. fresh mint or fresh coriander, chopped

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients except milk.

2. Add milk only if salad is too thick.

3. Taste for salt, sugar, and spiciness, and adjust where desired.

4. Serve chilled.