Name: Festive Indian Chaat (Holi Special)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 papdis (crispy fried crackers) or small puris; 1/2 cup boiled and mashed potatoes; 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas; 1/4 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 tsp black salt; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp green coriander-mint chutney; 2 tbsp sev (crispy chickpea noodles); 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds; 1/4 tsp red chili powder; 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder

Description

A vibrant, flavor-packed Indian chaat topped with creamy yogurt, tangy chutneys, crunchy sev, and fresh pomegranate for the perfect festive treat.

Ingredients

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For the Base:

6 papdis (crispy fried crackers) or small puris
1/2 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
1/4 cup cooked chickpeas
1/4 tsp chaat masala
1/4 tsp black salt

For the Yogurt Mixture:

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt

For the Chutneys:

2 tbsp tamarind chutney
2 tbsp green coriander-mint chutney

For Garnish:

2 tbsp sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder

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Instructions

Prepare the Base:

In a bowl, mix boiled potatoes and chickpeas with chaat masala and black salt.
Place papdis on a serving plate and layer with the potato-chickpea mixture.

Whisk the Yogurt:

Combine yogurt with sugar and salt. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle generously over the papdis.

Add Chutneys:

Drizzle tamarind and green chutneys over the yogurt.

Garnish:

Sprinkle sev, chopped cilantro, pomegranate seeds, red chili powder, and roasted cumin powder on top for an explosion of flavor.

Serve Immediately:

Enjoy this crunchy, creamy, and tangy chaat while fresh!

Prepare the Base:
1. In a bowl, mix boiled potatoes and chickpeas with chaat masala and black salt.
2. Place papdis on a serving plate and layer with the potato-chickpea mixture.
Whisk the Yogurt:
1. Combine yogurt with sugar and salt. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle generously over the papdis.
Add Chutneys:
1. Drizzle tamarind and green chutneys over the yogurt.
Garnish:
1. Sprinkle sev, chopped cilantro, pomegranate seeds, red chili powder, and roasted cumin powder on top for an explosion of flavor.
Serve Immediately:
1. Enjoy this crunchy, creamy, and tangy chaat while fresh!

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less green chutney or red chili powder.
For a richer flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
This chaat is best enjoyed immediately after preparation to keep the papdis crispy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Snack, Street Food, Festive
Method: Assembling
Cuisine: Indian