Papdi Chaat: Crispy & Tangy
Crunchy fried wafers layered with spiced potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and a punch of tamarind and chaat masala. A complete vegetarian street-food dinner that feels indulgent but takes 15 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces papdi (fried lentil wafers)
- 1 medium potato, boiled
- ½ can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste (or concentrate)
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Dice the boiled potato into 1/2-inch cubes. Warm the yogurt in a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk tamarind paste, chaat masala, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp water together until smooth.
- 3
Arrange papdi on a serving plate. Top each piece with a spoonful of yogurt.
- 4
Layer potatoes and chickpeas over the yogurt. Drizzle tamarind mixture over the top.
- 5
Scatter red onion and cilantro over everything. Serve immediately so papdi stays crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- whisk
- serving plate
- knife and cutting board
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