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Papri Chaat (Crispy Indian Snack with Potato)

Papri Chaat (Crispy Indian Snack with Potato) — a recipe imported from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain flour (maida)
  • 2 level tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
  • Oil
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind chutney (imli)
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (if the tamarind chutney is spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon red chile flakes (or to taste)
  • Cumin
  • Chaat masala
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • Tomato, chopped
  • Diced potato, boiled and drained
  • Cooked and drained chickpeas
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Yoghurt

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine the flour, ajwain, a dash of oil, salt, and enough water to make a firm dough.
  2. 2
    Knead well and roll out into small thin rounds of about 40mm (1½ inch) diameter, without using flour if possible. Prick with a fork.
  3. 3
    Deep fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown and crisp.
  4. 4
    Cool and store in an air-tight container.
  5. 5
    Use as required.
  6. 6
    Combine the tamarind chutney and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well.
  7. 7
    Mix in the sugar, chili flakes, cumin, and chaat masala.
  8. 8
    Mix in the onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9
    To serve add papri on the top along with yoghurt thinned with a small amount of milk or water.
  10. 10
    Add some extra tamarind chutney on the top.
Category
Beverages