Papadi Chaat

Crunchy,tangy, hot and sweet flavors combine to make Papadi Chaat. It is delicious to eat as a snack or a great alternative to a meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of Flour Tortillas Taco size
• Vegetable oil to fry
• 2 large potatoes boiled pealed and chopped into small pieces
• 1 cup boiled and cooled chickpea ( you can take canned chickpea also)
• 2 cups Thin, Crispy Lentil Noodles ( Fine Sev) can be obtained from any Indian Grocery store
• 4 tsp chaat masala
• 2 tsp red chili powder ( optional)
• Salt mix according to taste
• 2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 4 cups of smooth and chilled fresh yogurt
• 1 cup Tamarind Chutney ( available at Indian grocery stores also)
• 1 cup Mint-Coriander Chutney( available at Indian grocery stores also)
• Ginger Juliennes
• Fresh finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

• Cut tortillas into small squares or rectangles.

• Heat oil in a deep pan on a medium flame for deep frying. When hot, add the Tortillas pieces, a few at a time and fry till crisp and pale golden.

• Drain and keep on paper towel. Repeat till all Papadis are made. They can be stored for a few weeks if kept in an airtight container.
• To serve, first set up all ingredients - Papadis, potato chunks,boiled chickpea, yogurt, chutneys and powdered masala within easy reach.
• In a bowl take few papadi, potato and chickpeas, now pour yogurt.
• Drizzle a teaspoonful each of Tamarind and Mint-Coriander Chutney on Papadi.
• Now sprinkle chaat masala, red chili powder, cumin powder and black rock salt mix according to taste.
• Sprinkle a handful of sev all over the Papadis in the plate.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and ginger juliennes.
• Serve as soon as possible or the Papadis will get soggy.

Tips:

• Whisk the yogurt or pass it through strainer to make it smooth and creamy.
• Add 1tsp of honey to 2 cups of yogurt to give it a sweet flavour.
• Home made tamarind chutney and fresh coriander chutney gives better result.