Description
Samosa chaat is a popular Indian street food dish that combines the flavors and textures of crispy samosas with tangy chutneys, yogurt, and aromatic spices. This recipe is a delicious and satisfying appetizer or snack that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Samosa Chaat Ingredients:
- 4 vegetable samosas (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
- 2 tablespoons green chutney (mint-cilantro)
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons sev (crispy chickpea noodles) for garnish
- optional: pomegranate seeds for topping
Instructions
- Warm the Samosas: Slightly warm the samosas in the oven or air fryer until crisp.
- Prepare the Base: Break the samosas into large chunks and place on a serving platter.
- Add Ingredients: Top with chickpeas, red onion, and tomato.
- Drizzle: Drizzle yogurt, tamarind chutney, and green chutney over the samosas.
- Season: Sprinkle chaat masala, red chili powder, cumin, and salt over the dish.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh cilantro and sev. Optionally, top with pomegranate seeds.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the samosas are still crisp.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by varying the amount of green chutney or yogurt.
- For the best texture, serve the samosa chaat immediately as the samosas may lose their crunch over time.