Papdi Chaat

Main Ingredients

  • For Papdis:
    • Papdis (store-bought or homemade)
  • For Assembling:
    • Boiled potatoes (chopped or mashed)
    • Boiled chickpeas or sprouts
    • Thick yogurt (dahi), sweetened with a little sugar
    • Green chutney (made from coriander, mint, garlic, ginger, chili, cumin, salt, and lemon juice)
    • Tamarind chutney (made from tamarind, jaggery, dates, chili powder, cumin, coriander powder, and salt)
    • Garlic chili chutney (optional, made from soaked red chilies and garlic)
    • Sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles)
    • Chaat masala
    • Fresh coriander leaves
  • For Green Chutney:
    • Coriander leaves
    • Mint leaves
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
    • Green chili
    • Cumin
    • Salt
    • Lemon juice
  • For Tamarind Chutney:
    • Tamarind
    • Jaggery
    • Dates (optional)
    • Chili powder
    • Cumin
    • Coriander powder
    • Salt
  • For Garlic Chili Chutney (Optional):
    • Soaked red chilies
    • Garlic
    • A little sugar

Directions

  1. Prepare Chutneys:
    • Blend the ingredients for green chutney and tamarind chutney separately. Strain if needed.
    • For garlic chili chutney, blend soaked red chilies with garlic and a little sugar.
  2. Whisk Yogurt:
    • Use thick and fresh yogurt, sweetened with sugar.
    • Beat until smooth.
  3. Assemble Papdi Chaat:
    • Arrange papdis on serving plates.
    • Top with boiled potatoes, chickpeas, and sprouts (if using).
    • Drizzle green chutney, tamarind chutney, and garlic chili chutney (if desired).
    • Sprinkle chaat masala.
    • Garnish with sev and fresh coriander leaves.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!