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Chole tikki chaat - real protein or just a fried patty?

Chole tikki chaat - real protein or just a fried patty?

A plate of chole tikki chaat is about 425 kcal, and the chickpeas really do give you protein. The fried potato tikki, the sev and the sweet chutney are where most of the fat and calories hide.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
chole-tikki chaat protein street-food

Chole tikki chaat is a Delhi street favourite. Two crispy potato patties sit in a pool of spiced chickpeas. Sev, chutney and curd go on top. The chickpeas are the good part. The fried tikki and the sev are where the calories sneak in. Let's open the plate and see.

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