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Samosa Chaat on a plate with pomegranate and sauces on top

Samosa Chaat

Safira
Samosa Chaat is a popular Indian Street Food. In this recipe, Samosas (Meat or Veg) are fried or baked till crispy and topped with Spiced Chickpeas or similar, sev and a mixture of sauces that are tangy and spicy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Afternoon tea, Appetizer, snacks, Starters
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Samosas Store brough, pre fried
  • ¾ cup Cooked Chickpea Curry See notes

Mint and Coriander Chutney

  • ¼ cup Mint Leaves
  • ¼ cup Coriander leaves and stems
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • ⅓ tsp Ginger Paste
  • ¼ tsp Cumin Powder
  • ¼ tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Salt
  • Water As needed, around 1 tbsp

Yoghurt

  • 3 tbsp Plain Yoghurt Whisked
  • Pinch Sugar

Chutneys/Sauces

  • 2 tbsp Tamarind Chutney/Paste
  • 1 tbsp Date Syrup Optional
  • 2 tbsp Mint and Coriander Chutney

Toppings

  • Pinch Chaat Masala Optional
  • Fine Sev
  • ¼ Red Onion Diced
  • 2 tbsp Pomegranate Arils Optional
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Fry Samosas if you haven't brought them pre fried. Place on a plate and lightly crush or break apart.
  • Add a ladleful of cooked Chickpeas. 

Mint & Coriander Chutney

  • Combine all the ingredients for the Mint and Coriander Chutney in a blender and blend to a chutney.

Yoghurt

  • Combine Yoghurt and Sugar and whisk together.

Chutneys/Sauces

  • Drizzle over Tamarind Paste, Date Syrup, Mint and Coriander Chutney and Yoghurt.

Toppings

  • Top with Sprinkle Sev, Red Onion, Pomegranate if using, Chaat Masala, Coriander.

Notes

How to make a simple Chickpea Curry:
Heat 3-4 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1 tsp Cumin Seeds.
Once they sizzle add 1 large chopped Onion, 4 - 6 cloves crushed Garlic, 1 - 2 inches Ginger crushed and 1-2 sliced Green Chillies. Cook till the onions are golden brown.
Around 15 minutes over medium low.
Pour in 200 ml pureed plum tomatoes, salt and add ground spices - 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp mild Red Chilli, 1 1/2 tsp each of ground Cumin and Coriander.
Bring to the boil and then turn the heat down, cover and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes or until reduced right down and the oil has separated at the sides.
Add 1 tin Chickpeas.
Now add 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder and 1/4 tsp Dry Fenugreek and simmer for 5 minutes on high.

Tips and Tricks

Dry Chickpeas - You can use dry Chickpeas if you prefer. They will need to be soaked overnight. You will need roughly 3/4 cup and they will need precooking for at least 1 hour first.
Yoghurt - You can add a number of additional spices to the Yoghurt or sprinkle them on top. Such as salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder.
Red Garlic Chutney - Some people add this to their Chaat. To make it combine 1/2 tsp Red Chilli, 1/2 tsp Coriander powder, 1/4 tsp Sugar, 6 cloves Garlic, Salt and water in a blender and blend till smooth. Add with the rest of the chutneys.

Storage Suggestions & Make Ahead

You can make all the separate elements and store them separately but once the Samosa Chaat is assembled, it is best to consume it immediately.
If you make the Chana Masala and Samosas a couple of days in advance, place them in serperate air tight containers in the fridge.
Then fry the Samosas on the day (or purchase) and assemble.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chaat, Indian Street Food, samosa chaat
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