Delicious Khari Chaat Recipe
Welcome to Naiya’s kitchen! Today we are
going to make a delicious but quick and easy to make chaat recipe from one of
the most popular breakfast ingredient. Actually khari is very popular breakfast
item in Gujarat, it is taken with tea as a daily tummy filler breakfast.
Actually, Khari chaat is a popular street food in India, especially in North
India. It's a delightful blend of crispy, flaky pastries known as
"khari" and an assortment of tangy and spicy chutneys, vegetables,
and spices. This recipe will guide you through creating a mouth-watering khari
chaat that's perfect for a quick snack or appetizer.
This easy to make khari chaat is a delightful combination of flavours and
textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you enjoy it as a quick
snack or a party appetizer, this recipe is sure to please. Main plus point of
this recipe is that you can experiment with the ingredients and spice levels to
create a khari chaat that suits your palate. So, what are you waiting for? Put
your apron on and enjoy cooking! Happy snacking!
Ingredients to make Khari Chaat:
For the Khari Chaat:
10-12 khari (crispy puff pastries)
1 cup boiled and chopped potatoes
1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (optional)
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
For Garnishing:
Pomegranate seeds
Sev (crunchy chickpea flour noodles)
Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
For the Chutneys:
Tamarind chutney
Green chutney (made with mint and coriander)
Red garlic chutney
Instructions to make Khari Chaat:
Prepare the Chutney mixture:
In a bowl, mix the tamarind chutney, green chutney, and
red garlic chutney. Adjust the quantities to achieve the desired sweetness and
spiciness.
Add salt to taste if required and set the chutneys aside.
Prepare the Spice Mix:
In a small bowl, combine roasted cumin powder, red chili
powder, salt and chaat masala. Mix well and keep it ready.
For Assembling the Khari Chaat:
On a serving platter, arrange the khari.
Start by adding a layer of chopped potatoes, followed by chickpeas.
Sprinkle a generous amount of finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber and
bell peppers (if using).
Drizzle the chutney mixture evenly over the pastries.
Sprinkle the spice mix all over for that tangy and spicy kick.
Top with sev for an extra crunch and pomegranate seeds for a burst of colour.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve your homemade khari chaat immediately as street-style chaat is best
enjoyed fresh. Enjoy the medley of flavours and textures!
Tips:
You can adjust the spiciness by altering the amount of
red chili garlic chutney and green chutney.
Customize your khari chaat with your favourite vegetables, such as grated
carrots or boiled corn.
Don't forget to serve with a side of cooling yogurt or a glass of sweet masala
chai.
