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Indian Papdi Chaat
A beautiful platter of crispy flat puris (Papdis) loaded with potatoes, chickpeas, and a cooling blanket of sweetened yogurt and vibrant chutneys.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- indian
Ingredients
Scaled for 4 servings
- papdi (crispy flat flour crackers)
- boiled potatoes
- boiled chickpeas
- thick yogurt (dahi)
- sugar
- tamarind chutney
- green chutney
- chaat masala
- roasted cumin powder
- red chili powder
- sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
- pomegranate arils
Equipment
- Serving platter
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Yogurt
Whisk thick, cold yogurt with a tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt until it is completely smooth and velvety. Keep it chilled.
- 2
Prep Toppings
Finely chop boiled potatoes and boiled white chickpeas. Mix them with a pinch of chaat masala.
- 3
Lay the Foundation
On a large, flat serving platter, arrange the crispy Papdis in a single layer.
- 4
Add the Filling
Place a small spoonful of the potato and chickpea mixture carefully on top of each Papdi.
- 5
Drizzle Green Chutney
Drip a small amount of spicy mint-coriander chutney over the potatoes on each Papdi.
- 6
Drizzle Tamarind Chutney
Drip sweet and sour tamarind-date chutney over the same.
- 7
Smother in Yogurt
Using a spoon, generously pour the chilled, sweetened yogurt over the entire platter, ensuring every Papdi is covered.
- 8
Second Chutney Layer
Drizzle beautiful, thin lines of both the green and brown chutneys over the white yogurt for visual contrast.
- 9
Spice Dusting
Liberally sprinkle roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and a dash of bright red chili powder over the top.
- 10
Add Crunch
Heavily garnish the platter with fine nylon Sev.
- 11
Final Garnish
Sprinkle fresh chopped coriander leaves and bright red pomegranate arils for a burst of color and sweetness.
- 12
Serve Immediately
Serve instantly. The magic of Papdi Chaat is the textural contrast of the cold, soft yogurt against the crisp, crunchy Papdi.
Cooking Tips
- The yogurt must be very thick. If it is watery, the Papdis will instantly turn soggy.
- Store-bought Papdis work perfectly, but ensure they are fresh and crisp.
Variations
- Aloo Papdi Chaat: Skip the chickpeas and use only spiced potatoes.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- Visually stunning and texturally complex, this is the most elegant of all the Indian Chaat preparations.
Nutrition Estimate
280 calories · 7g protein · 40g carbs · 10g fat · 5g fiber per serving
