Chatpata Channa

This is a very easy appetizer. One can compare this to a salad and serve it even during a meal. The spicy, tangy taste will be a great side dish with any Biryani or Pulao.

Garbanzo beans 1 can

Sweet Vidalia onions thinly sliced 3/4th cup

Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 2 table spoons

Green chilies slit thinly lengthwise 2 number

Amchur powder 1 teaspoon

Cumin powder 1 teaspoon

Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

Drain the water from the garbanzo beans can.

Add the amchur powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt and lemon juice and mix well.

Add the green chilies and the onions and the coriander leaves. Toss well. Let it stand for 1 hour.

Serve cold.