Protein-Rich Yellow Peas & Paneer Chaat

Ingredients
	•	1 cup cooked yellow peas*
	•	80 g paneer, toasted in a pan
	•	2 tbsp finely chopped onion
	•	2 tbsp chopped tomatoes
	•	2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
	•	1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
	•	1/4 tsp black salt
	•	1/4 tsp crushed peppercorns
	•	1/4 tsp red chilli powder
	•	1/4 tsp chaat masala
	•	Salt to taste
	•	1 tsp lemon juice
	•	1 tbsp Salsa Verde or green coriander chutney
	•	Tamarind-date chutney (optional, for extra tangy sweetness)

*Yellow Peas Prep: Soak overnight. Cook in a pressure cooker with equal amount of water until one whistle.



1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked yellow peas and toasted paneer.

2. Add onion, tomatoes, coriander leaves, cumin powder, black salt, peppercorns, red chilli powder, chaat masala, and regular salt.

3. Drizzle in lemon juice and mix gently.

4. Stir in Salsa Verde or green coriander chutney. Add tamarind-date chutney if you like a sweet-tangy kick.

5. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve as a protein-rich snack or light meal.