Delhi Street-Style Chana Kulcha Recipe For A Spicy Evening Craving

By Shreya Sarpal

May 16, 2026

Spicy chana paired with buttery kulchas creates the kind of street-style meal that instantly feels filling and addictive. Tangy masala, soft chickpeas, crunchy onions, and warm kulchas together make every bite packed with flavour.

Ingredients

For Chana 2 cups boiled chickpeas 1 finely chopped onion 2 chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste 1 tsp chana masala ½ tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp oil Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish For Serving 4 kulchas Butter as needed Chopped onion and lemon wedges

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden before adding ginger garlic paste.

Step 2

Add tomatoes, turmeric, chilli powder, salt, and chana masala and cook until thick.

Step 3

Mix in boiled chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes so the masala coats well.

Step 4

Toast kulchas with butter on a hot tawa until lightly crisp.

Step 5

Serve hot chana with buttery kulchas, onions, coriander, and lemon wedges.