Papdi Chaat

"Papdi Chaat or Dahi Papdi Chaat is a very popular street food of north India. "Papdi" refers to the fried dough wafers, and "Chaat" refers to taste in Hindi. Chaat also refers to varieties of fast food dishes and snacks in India. This recipe has sweet, sour, tangy and spicy flavors with a creamy and crunchy texture. The ingredients may vary recipe to recipe but all taste so good and mouthwatering that you can’t resist eating. "

Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Snacks & Appetizer
Soak Time: 8 hours | Prep Time: 30 Minutes | Serving time: 10 Minutes | 

Ingredients

Ingredients for Mixture;

1.	Potato, boiled, chopped	1 cup
2.	Onion, chopped	½  cup/small size
3.	Tomato, chopped	½ cup/ small size
4.	Green chili, chopped	2-3 pc
5.	Coriander Leaves , chopped	¼ cup
6.	Black chickpeas/ Kala chana , soaked, boiled	3 Tbsp.
7.	Mung Beans/Green moong, soaked, boiled

Dry spices

1.	Roasted cumin powder	1 Tsp
2.	Red chili powder	¼ Tsp.
3.	Rock salt	½ Tsp.
4.	Salt	To taste

Ingredients for Papdi Chaat

1.	Papdi (see Recipe Notes for recipe)	40-50 pc
2.	Thick yogurt stired with 1 Tbsp. Sugar	11/2 cup
3.	Tamarind Chutney/Dates-Tamarind Chutney (see Recipe Notes for recipe)	As required
4.	Roasted peanuts	2-3 Tbsp.
5.	Sev	As required
6.	Coriander leaves, chopped	For Garnishing

Step By Step Instruction: [Hide Images]

Preparation Steps

1. Soak black chickpeas and moong overnight or at least 7-8 hours, rinse and pressure cook till cooked but not mushy. You can sprout them if you have time and then boil.
2. Chop boiled potatoes, onion, tomato, green chilies and coriander leaves.
3. Mix all dry spices in a bowl and keep aside. 
4. Add 1 Tbsp. of sugar in yogurt, whip gently and keep aside. I prefer using thick yogurt to make easy bites.

Serving and Garnishing

1. In a mixing bowl add chopped potato, tomato, onion, green chilies, coriander, boiled chickpeas & moong, ¾ of dry spices mix and 4-5 Tbsp. of Tamarind Chutney.
2. Mix peanuts with potato mixture just before serving. It helps to maintain the crunch of peanuts. 
3. Before you go serving and garnishing keep everything ready.
4. Arrange few papdi in serving plate side by side.
5. Place 1 ½ to 2 Tbsp. of potato mixture and top with yogurt,
6. Drizzle Tamarind Chutney as required.
7. Sprinkle remaining dry spice powder to your taste and sev.
8. Finish garnishing with few coriander leaves.
9. Papdi Chaat is ready to serve, Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

1. Click here for Homemade Papdi Recipe
2. Click here for Khajur Imli Chutney/Dates Tamarind Sauce Recipe