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A creative twist on classic street food! Hard-boiled eggs are tossed with crunchy walnuts, tangy chutneys, and savory spices. It's a quick, protein-packed snack that's bursting with flavor.
Boil and Prepare the Eggs
Prepare the Chaat Base
Add Chutneys and Spices
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A creative twist on classic street food! Hard-boiled eggs are tossed with crunchy walnuts, tangy chutneys, and savory spices. It's a quick, protein-packed snack that's bursting with flavor.
This indian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 413.71 calories per serving with 18.45g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer or brunch or light_lunch.
Toss and Combine
Garnish and Serve
Incorporate 1/2 cup of boiled chickpeas (chana) or 1 small boiled and cubed potato for a more filling chaat.
Add 1/4 cup of fresh pomegranate arils for a sweet, juicy burst of flavor and a beautiful color contrast.
Substitute walnuts with roasted peanuts or masala peanuts for a different nutty texture and taste.
Whisk 2-3 tablespoons of plain yogurt (curd) until smooth and drizzle it over the chaat along with the chutneys for a creamy texture.
Eggs are a complete protein source, essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function. This dish provides a substantial protein boost, making it a satisfying and energizing snack.
Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat that is beneficial for brain health and can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
The spices used, such as roasted cumin powder and black salt (kala namak), are traditionally known in Indian cuisine to aid digestion and prevent bloating.
This chaat is a good source of various nutrients, including Vitamin D and B12 from eggs, antioxidants from tomatoes and onions, and iron from coriander leaves.
One serving of this Egg Chaat contains approximately 350-400 calories, primarily from the eggs, walnuts, and sev. The exact count can vary based on the chutneys used.
Yes, it's a relatively healthy snack. It's rich in protein from eggs, provides healthy omega-3 fatty acids from walnuts, and includes fresh vegetables. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of sev or use baked sev.
You can do the prep work in advance: boil and chop the eggs, chop the vegetables, and keep the chutneys ready. However, you should only assemble and mix everything just before serving to prevent it from becoming soggy and to keep the sev crunchy.
Roasted peanuts are an excellent and classic substitute for walnuts in chaat. You can also use toasted cashews or even crispy roasted chickpeas for a nut-free crunch.
To reduce the spice level, you can omit the green chilies entirely or deseed them before chopping. You can also reduce the amount of red chili powder or use a milder variety like Kashmiri red chili powder, which is more for color than heat.