Who can resist the sour, spicy, crunchy and mouthwatering chaat especially in monsoon? It is highly tempting to go out for a plate of masala puri or pani puri when it's raining! But, eating out during this season can be dangerous. So, here are a few simple chaat recipes that you can make at home and enjoy guilt-free!
Khakhra chaat:
Ingredients:
• Khakhra - 2
• Onion - 1 small
• Tomato - 1
• Salt - to taste
• Chilli powder - to taste
• Jaljeera powder - ¼ tsp
• Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp
Method:
• Cut onion and tomato into small pieces. Roughly chop coriander leaves.
• Break khakhras into bite size pieces.
• Mix onion, tomato, khakhra, salt, chilli powder and jaljeera.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Bread sev puri:
Ingredients:
• Whole wheat bread - 4
• Potato - 1
• Onion - 1 small
• Mixed sprouts - 1 tbsp
• Chaat masala - ½ tsp
• Chilli powder - ¼ tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Puffed rice - ½ cup
Method:
• Cook potato and sprouts in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles. Allow it to cool and remove lid. Peel the skin and mash potato.
• Mix mashed potato, sprouts, onion, salt, chaat masala and chilli powder. Keep aside.
• On a hot tava, toast bread till both sides turn golden brown.
• Cut the toasted bread slices into 4 pieces.
• Place a small portion of mashed potato mixture on the cut bread slices.
• Spread puffed rice on top and serve.
Channa chaat:
Ingredients:
• Soaked channa - 1 cup
• Chopped tomatoes - ½ cup
• Chopped onions - ¼ cup
• Chopped cucumber - ¼ cup
• Peeled, chopped and cooked potatoes - ¼ cup
• Lemon juice - 4 tsp
• Chaat masala - 1 tsp
• Chilli powder - ½ tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Black salt - ¼ tsp
Method:
• Cook channa in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles. Allow it to cool and remove the lid.
• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and serve.