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Comfort Food Chaat 

One food that unites the entire country would be ‘chaat’. A delectable savory snack made with a combination of lip-smacking ingredients. The base can either be puri, tikki or vada which is smeared with tongue-tickling chutneys, sometimes curd and finally a sprinkle of dry spices, crunchy sev and coriander. Depending upon the chaat it is stuffed or topped with vegetables. Previously, chaats were popular street food but these days, even the fanciest of restaurants have an array of chaat on the menu with funky variations.

Nothing can be more exciting than having a plate of Ragda Pattice, Aloo Chaat or Dahi Vada accompanied by the friendly banter of friends and family. Aloo Tikki chaat from the North, Bhel Puri from the West, Pani Puri from East, honestly, the list is never ending as you have got variations to these delights.

Chaat are the perfect comfort food. They are totally customizable. You can make it just like you want it to be – you can tweak the ingredients used, the level of spiciness, and everything else. Health freaks can opt for nutritious ingredients like sprouts and low calorie options like oats, khakhra to give a healthy twist to the dish.

Here is a list of few of my favorite chaat recipes. Bhel is one of the most popular chaats in Mumbai. It is prepared with puffed rice, juicy vegetables and an assortment of chutney. There are many variants of Bhel like Sukha bhel and Gila bhel, depending upon the type of chutney used. Golgappe, Phuchka, Gup Chup call them anything, this one snack is loved all over India. The amalgam of phudina pani and imli chutney complement very well. They are either stuffed with boondi or ragda.

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papdi chaat | Delhi papdi chaat | Indian papdi chaat | papri chaat | with 17 amazing images. Papdi Chaat as the name suggests has lots of papdis, tossed in a blend of chutneys, curds and potatoes. Mix the papdis, chutneys and curds the way you want in papri chaat . What we commonly know as Sev Puri in Mumbai is known as Papdi Chaat in Delhi. It is similar but not the same. Delhi papdi chaat is a popular Indian street food and Delhi street food. Chaat are savoury snacks popular around India. It is made using an assortment of ingredients like chutneys, spices, crunchy bites like sev, papdi, puri, boondi etc. We have used papdi in this Indian papdi chaat . To make a healthier Indian papdi chaat t substitute the deep fried papdis with baked papdi. Also opt for this baked sev recipe instead of using deep fried sev. Aside from papdi chaat, check our collection of 385 chaat recipes and some popular ones like ragda pattice and roadside hare chane ki chaat. Enjoy how to make papdi chaat | Delhi papdi chaat | Indian papdi chaat | papri chaat with detailed step by step photos and video below.

dahi puri recipe | dahi batata puri | how to make dahi puri | dahi batata puri street food | with 20 amazing images. dahi puri recipe is a popular Mumbai street food. Made from deep fried puris which are stuffed with potatoes, moong sprouts, onions, chutneys and then topped with curds. Thats just the first part of making dahi batata puri street food. We further top it with chilli powder, cumin seed powder and then some sev to make the famous dahi puri chaat. After a round of spicy Pani Puris, eating dahi puri is the perfect way to soothe your palate. "dahi batata puri" are a favourite with children as well as with adults who cannot handle the fiery pani puri. I show you how to make dahi puri at home as this is far healthier than having it on the street. The quality of ingredients used are of much higher quality and this recipe is not very complicated if you have deep fried puris and chutney on hand. What makes a Dahi Puri truly divine is obviously the humble curds which are made daily in every Indian household. The curds have to be fresh and chilled and most importantly of the right consistency i.e. neither too thick nor too thin. Save the semi puffed (half puffed) or damaged puris which cannot be used for serving pani puri to make Dahi Puri. We show you how to also sprout moong and prepare the red garlic chutney used in dahi batata puri Mumbai street food. Check out our easy to prepare collection of chaat recipes which has recipes like Khasta Kachori Chaat , Aloo Chaat , Chole Tikki Chaat , Dahi Ragda Chaat and many more. Enjoy dahi puri recipe | dahi batata puri | how to make dahi puri | dahi batata puri street food | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

pani puri recipe | golgappa | puchka | home made pani puri | with amazing 33 images. pani puris are known as "golgappas" in Northern India and as "poochkas" in West Bengal. pani puri is crisp semolina puris filled with sprouts and chilled mint flavoured water make a great snack for a hot summer afternoon. When my favourite “ pani puri wallah" is serving me these delightful little puris one after the other, I just go on eating till I can eat no more! Sprouts can be replaced by hot ragda to complement the chilled mint water. Making the puris takes some time to master and although they can be bought from a local store, the extra effort put in to make them at home is well worth the trouble. Do remember to store the puris in an air-tight container. You can always refresh them by baking them in a slow oven for 4 to 5 minutes. Finding excuses to invite people over, organize a chaat party and serve in disposable plates made from dry 'Sal' leaves to create an ambience. End on a sweet note with desserts like Baked Boondi Gulab Jamun Kesar Malai Kulfi and Malpuas. Pani Puri, have it spicy sweet or balanced – just the way you like it! It is a delight to watch the vendor skilfully punch a tiny hole in each puri thereafter adding the fillings and dipping it in the meetha chutney and teekha pani. Because of the hygiene and cleanliness issue, many people prefer making pani puri at home from scratch. The elements required for making home made golgappa are - crispy puri, a stuffing of your choice (soaked boondi, boiled potatoes, chickpeas and moong or ragda) and pani (teekha phudina pani and sweet imli pani). There are many other versions of pani too like lehsun ka pani, jaljeera, hing jeera pani. The recipe can be modified as per your preference. If you are making a mixed sprouts stuffing for pani puri then you would require some pre-preparation of 2 days. Make sure, you assemble pani puri only when you are eating it or else it will get soggy and the crispiness of the puri will be lost. Once you are done don’t forget to have a sip of teekha pani and a sukha puri to bring the delightful experience to a fitting end! Learn to make pani puri recipe | golgappa | puchka | home made pani puri | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.

khakhra chaat recipe | healthy khakhra chaat | quick whole wheat khakhra chaat | with 29 amazing images. khakhra chaat recipe | healthy khakhra chaat | quick whole wheat khakhra chaat is a crunchy nourishing snack. Learn how to make healthy khakhra chaat. Whole wheat khakhras are undisputedly nutritious! Here, we transform this healthful snack into an irresistibly tasty quick whole wheat khakhra chaat, by crushing and combining them with flavourful and crunchy veggies, lime juice and coriander. Far too easy to make but incredibly irresistible, the healthy khakhra chaat is also chock-full of antioxidants and fibre. Keep all the ingredients ready, and mix just before serving. As an added healthy boost, add a handful of boiled mixed sprouts to this chaat. Heart patients, weight watchers and diabetics can all benefit from these nutrients and manage their blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. We would suggest 1 serving for breakfast and ½ serving at snack time. Tips for khakhra chaat. 1. To make two cups of crushed khakhras for this recipe, you can use around eight khakhras of 7” each. 2. Serve khakhra chaat immediately as the khakhra will lose its crispness if eaten later. Enjoy khakhra chaat recipe | healthy khakhra chaat | quick whole wheat khakhra chaat | with step by step photos.

ragda patties | chaat ragda patties | ragda recipe | ragda patties street food | with 60 amazing images. Ragda Patties, one of the most famous street foods of Mumbai, is a satiating snack that is loved by people of all ages. From being a street food, it has grown in stature to become a popular dish in many Indian restaurants all over the world. This tongue-tickling Ragda Patties treat is made of two components – crisp and succulent patties served with hot and spicy ragda. The ragda is made of cooked white peas in a spiced delicious gravy ; while the tava-cooked patties are made of mashed potatoes, perked up with a proper mix of desi spices. The ragda can be made spicy or mild, as per your taste. The patties are conveniently tava-cooked and not deep-fried. This gives them a nice mouth-feel, which is crisp outside and soft inside. In this Ragda Patties recipe, we have stuffed the patties with mint and coriander to give it a flavourful twist. Sometimes, it is also stuffed with soaked chana dal. You can come up with your own version with a different filling too! You can prepare the patties and the ragda beforehand. Assemble the chaat and top it with crunchy sev and onions just before serving. Serve Aam Lassi Slush or Watermelon Slush as an afters to this chaat. Enjoy how to make Ragda Patties recipe with detailed step by step photos below.

dahi vada recipe | dahi bhalla | North Indian chaat recipe | soft dahi vada | urad dal dahi vada | with 36 step by step images. dahi vada is a famous snack sold on the streets of Delhi. Learn how to make urad dal dahi vada. Fluffy, golden-coloured urad dal vadas might taste good as such, but they taste even better when made into tongue-tickling dahi bhalla. To make dahi vada, first make the vadas. Combine the urad dal, green chillies, ginger and salt in a mixer and grind to a smooth paste using approx. ¼ cup of water. Divide the batter into 6 equal portions and keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry 3 vadas at a time till they turn light golden brown in colour from all the sides. Combine the curd and the sugar in a bowl, mix well and keep the sweetened curd aside. Take enough water in a deep bowl and soak the vadas in it for 15 minutes. Squeeze out all the excess water from the vadas and flatten lightly between your palms. Arrange 3 vadas on a serving dish and top with half the sweetened curd mixture. Top with a little chilli powder, 1 tbsp of khajur imli ki chutney, a little cumin seeds powder and black salt. Serve immediately. Soak the urad dal dahi vada in water to make them softer; drown them in sweetened curds; and serve with a drizzling of khajur imli ki chutney and a sprinkling of spice powders. If you wish, you can garnish the dahi vadas more elaborately with sev or south Indian mixture, finely chopped onions, and so on. While the South Indian style dahi vada is sweet due to the addition of sugar in dahi, the North Indian style has salted dahi. This North Indian chaat recipe can be served as a snack or even side dish to the Main Course. Tips for dahi vada. 1. Do not soak the vadas for too long, else they might break. 2. You can squeeze out the water from the vadas and keep them refrigerated. Assemble it just before serving then. 3. A garnish of pomegranate seeds is also enjoyed by some. You can try it too!. 4. As a variation, you can also try moong dal dahi vada. Enjoy dahi vada recipe | dahi bhalla | North Indian chaat recipe | soft dahi vada | urad dal dahi vada | with step by step photos and video.

paneer aur hare chane ki chaat recipe | paneer aur hare chane ka salad | healthy high protein chana chaat | with 34 amazing images. A rare combination of boiled hara chana and fresh paneer cubes is combined with tongue-tickling ingredients to make healthy high protein chana chaat snack! Learn how to make paneer aur hare chane ki chaat recipe | paneer aur hare chane ka salad | healthy high protein chana chaat | This paneer aur hare chane ka chaat has the strong flavour and aroma of chaat masala, which is accentuated further by the tanginess of lemon juice. A garnish of finely-chopped coriander is a must to complete the peppy experience. Serve this chatpata paneer aur hare chane ki chaat snack hot. Tips to make paneer aur hare chane ki chaat: 1. Re- use and reheat the same oil in a broad non-stick pan. 2. You can store the boiled chana in an air tight container for 15 days. 3. Paneer aur hara chane ki chaat tastes best when served immediately. Enjoy paneer aur hare chane ki chaat recipe | paneer aur hare chane ka salad | healthy high protein chana chaat |

sev puri | sev poori chaat recipe | indain sev puri chaat | mumbai sev puri recipe | with 11 images. sev puri, as the name indicates is sev topped on puris or papdis, along with potatoes and chutneys. Tangy, crisp and tongue tickling are some words that come to my mind when we think of mumbai sev puri recipe. When you think of popular Mumbai street food, then sev poori chaat recipe is on top of the list. Every bhelwala has his own recipe of sev puri. I grew up having sev puri on the streets of Mumbai. However, we prefer to make our sev puri at home as it is a lot more hygienic. In addition, we always have our jar snack of baked puri ready on hand with our chutneys in the freezer. So making sev poori chaat at home is quite a quick job. We will be using an assortment of chutneys to make indain sev puri chaat. You can refer these chutney recipe with detailed step by steps for Khajur Imli ki Chutney , Green Chutney,Fresh Garlic Chutney and make them time ahead and store in the refrigerator. The base of sev poori is made of papdi, which are small crispy flat puris which are deep fried. For those who prefer a healthier sev puri , switch to our baked puri recipe. The very thought of homemade sev poori makes my mouth water as I reach out to make this delicious chaat! Enjoy our sev puri | sev poori chaat recipe | indain sev puri chaat | mumbai sev puri recipe with detailed step by step photos.

street style sev puri | Mumbai roadside sev puri | homemade sev poori chaat recipe | with amazing 25 images. street style sev puri, as the name indicates is sev topped on puris or papdis, along with potatoes and chutneys. Tangy, crisp and tongue tickling are some words that come to my mind when we think of Mumbai roadside sev puri recipe. Tangy, crisp and tongue-tickling are the first words that come to mind when one thinks of this chat-pata Mumbai roadside sev puri snack. An arrangement of puris or papdis loaded with potatoes and chutneys, garnished with crispy sev and peppy coriander, Sev Puri is a snack worth many accolades! Visiting Mumbai, one cannot miss the Mumbai roadside sev puri available with almost every roadside hawker. From Juhu Beach to Chowpatty beach to roads leading to railway stations, you will see street vendors on carts selling Mumbai roadside sev puri. A steady stream of praise usually follows every mouthful, so full of crisp papdi, fresh chutneys and crunchy veggies like onions and raw mangoes. But some just lose themselves in the myriad flavours and textures, and stay silent till they finish the whole plateful! Feel free to have it your way. When you think of Mumbai Street Foods, then sev poori chaat recipe is on top of the list. Every bhelwala has his own recipe of street style sev puri. Making sev puri is really very easy, I remember making my first plate of sev puri when I was in grade 7, it got easier as my mother had the chutneys on hand in the freezer. To make street style sev puri, Arrange 6 papdis on a plate and place ½ tbsp of potatoes and 2 tsp of onions over each papdi. If you are a jain, you can top it with boiled banana or sprouted and boiled moong and chana. Top each papdi with ¼ tsp of geela lehsun ka chutney, ½ tsp teekha chutney and ½ tbsp of meetha chutney. The chutney’s can be adjusted according to your liking. Sprinkle 1 tsp of chaat masala and squeeze some lemon juice evenly over the papdis. Sprinkle ¼th of the sev, 2 tbsp of tomatoes and 1 tsp of raw mangoes evenly over the papdis and serve immediately garnished with 1 tbsp of coriander and 1 tsp of masala dal. I grew up having sev puri on the streets of Mumbai. However, we prefer to make our street style sev puri at home as it is a lot more hygienic. In addition, we always have our jar snack of baked puri ready on hand with our chutneys in the freezer. So making sev poori chaat at home is quite a quick job. We will be using an assortment of chutney to make Indain sev puri chaat. You can refer these chutney recipe with detailed step by steps for Khajur Imli ki Chutney, Green Chutney, Fresh Garlic Chutney and make them time ahead and store in the refrigerator. The base of sev poori is made of papdi, which are small crispy flat puris which are deep fried. For those who prefer a healthier sev puri , switch to our baked puri recipe. The very thought of homemade sev poori makes my mouth water as I reach out to make this delicious chaat! Enjoy our street style sev puri | Mumbai roadside sev puri | homemade sev poori chaat recipe with detailed step by step photos.

bhel puri recipe | bhel puri chaat | homemade bhel puri | enjoy with amazing 18 pictures. An awesomely crunchy and spicy snack, the bhel puri features puffed rice which is mixed with chutneys and spices to get a really chatpatta flavour. bhel puri chaat is a wonderful preparation of puffed rice tossed together with a lot of tangy chutneys, aromatic seasonings, crunchy veggies and flavourful garnishes. Onions, aloo, lemon juice, nylon sev and other elements bring in a variety of textures and tastes to this sumptuous bhel puri snack, which can even double up as a meal. Though bhel puris are easily available on every other street, where a chaat wallah would be making it but the bhel made at home is efficient and healthy. Now, you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen with this simple recipe. We have prepared homemade bhel puri by taking puffed rice which is the main ingredient to the dish, added onions, boiled potatoes, khajur imli ki chutney, green chutney, garlic chutney, fresh coriander, chaat masala, lemon juice, sev and crushed papdi and mixed everything together. The bhel puri chaat is ready to be assembled. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and garnish each portion with sev, papdis, masala dal, raw mango, coriander and 1 papdi. If you have all the chutneys prepared and stored bhelpuri can be prepared in a jiffy, not only Mumbai street style bhel puri but any chaat can be prepared quickly. It is difficult to make the chutneys and dry masala powder in very small quantities, so you can make a little more as shown here and store the remaining quantities in dry airtight containers in the fridge to use later. Keep the ingredients ready beforehand, but assemble this quick and easy snack just before serving to enjoy the tempestuous blast of fresh flavours and textures. Enjoy bhel puri recipe | bhel puri chaat | homemade bhel puri | with detailed step by step photo and video below.

aloo paneer chaat matar recipe | chatpata aloo paneer chaat in 15 minutes | fried aloo paneer chaat | potato paneer chaat snack | 28 amazing images. aloo paneer chaat is a perfect Indian snack for chaat lovers. Learn how to make fried aloo paneer chaat. Fun-filled baby potatoes share the stage with succulent paneer in this lovely and lively potato paneer chaat snack. The lemon juice and chaat masala lend their tangy touch to the otherwise bland ingredients. Quick as a wink to prepare! This delicious chaat is a true winner in terms for appeal and flavour both! To make aloo paneer chaat, heat the oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add the potatoes and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the potatoes are brown from all the sides, while stirring occasionally. Slide the potatoes around the circumference of the tava (griddle). Add the green peas and ginger in the same oil, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the paneer, salt, chaat masala, green chillies and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Slide the potatoes back to the centre of the tava (griddle) and toss well with all the other ingredients. Serve immediately garnished with coriander. This chatpata aloo paneer chaat in 15 minutes is unique in a way that it makes no use of chutney, sev and puri which features in most of the chaat recipes. It is perfect for a chat party. You can keep all the ingredients ready and toss in front of your friends and enjoy it hot with them. The slightly chewy yet soft paneer and the interplay with vegetables like potatoes and green peas imparts an amazing flavor and blend of textures. The finely chopped green chillies along with chaat masala turns this potato paneer chaat snack into a peppy and interesting evening treat. Tips for aloo paneer chaat. 1. Ensure that the green peas are about 90% cooked and maintain their crunchy texture. 2. Cut the potatoes and paneer into bite sized pieces. 3. If you wish you can drizzle some dahi and chutney over it. You can also try your hand at other chaats like Moong Sprouts and Potato Salli Chaat and Mixed Sprouts and Green Pea Chaat. Enjoy aloo paneer chaat matar recipe | chatpata aloo paneer chaat in 15 minutes | fried aloo paneer chaat | potato paneer chaat snack | with step by step photos below.

Spring heralds the coming of fun and good food, including fresh, crunchy and juicy vegetables! Primavera means spring, and this noodle preparation is intentionally named after it to signify the use of a sumptuous assortment of veggies, all colourful, juicy and toothsome! Easy to prepare but filling, the Primavera Noodles will be loved by young and old alike, which makes it an even more convenient choice. While this is a superbly balanced set of vegetables, you can toss in other veggies too if you prefer to. Serve these noodles with a bowl of Cream Of Carrot Soup and Broccoli and Potato Balls it will tickle your palate and make an unforgettable delicious meal!

sprouted moong chaat recipe | healthy sprouted moong chaat Indian | moong sprouts chaat with besan dumplings | sprouted moong chaat healthy snack is a protein rich snack which can also be enjoyed for breakfast. Learn how to make sprouted moong chaat healthy snack. To make sprouted moong chaat, first make the dunplings. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a smooth dough. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Grease your hands using ½ tsp of oil and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll of 6 mm. (1/4 ") in length and 25 mm. (1") in diameter. Arrange the rolls on a greased plate and steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely and slice the rolls into small pieces. Keep aside. Then heat the remaining oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and asafoetida. When the seeds crackle, add the onions, turmeric powder and green chilli and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the moong sprouts, salt and ¼ cup of water and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the prepared dumplings, chaat masala, sugar and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for a few more seconds. Serve hot. We usually associate chaat with unhealthy fried foods or ones that have been cooked using loads of oil. Healthy sprouted moong chaat Indian is a healthy variation which has all the flavour and none of the extra calories we relate with fat laden ingredients of chaat. Sprouts in moong sprouts chaat with besan dumplings provide plenty of fibre, protein, vitamin C and iron to your diet and the protein content is further enhanced by the addition of vitamin C rich lemon juice. Learn about all the health benefits of sprouts. What’s more unique about this sprouted moong chaat healthy snack is the dumplings made of besan. Flavoured with fennel seeds, chilli powder and carom seeds, these soft dumplings give a feeling of satiety and an additional mouthfeel and contrasting texture. These dumplings can be enjoyed as a snack in itself. This sprouted moong chaat healthy snack can be enjoyed by weight-watchers and heart patients. We suggest that diabetics enjoy not more than half portion at a time, to keep the consumption of carbs restricted. Tips for sprouted moong chaat. 1. Do not miss out on adding curd to dumplings. It is necessary to add softness to the dumplings. 2. Cover and cook the sprouts, to retain most of the volatile nutrients. Enjoy sprouted moong chaat recipe | healthy sprouted moong chaat Indian | moong sprouts chaat with besan dumplings | with recipe below.

Name your flavour and you will get it in this chaat. Aromatic herbs, peppy spice powders, crunchy onions and tangy lemon combine excitingly with deep-fried kand cubes, which are tantalisingly crisp outside and soft inside. The most tempting twist in this Kand ki Chaat is the addition of poppy seeds, which impart an intense texture and a very unique aroma when sautéed. You can’t help falling in love with this snack, especially on cold winter days.

Visually appealing and delicious, the til in this chaat is a perfect calcium boost and hence a healthy choice for snacking or entertaining.

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