Ramzan is the holy month of fasting and prayer observed by Muslims around the world. During this month, special foods are prepared to break the fast at sunset, and one such delicious and popular food is Dahi Papdi Chaat, also known as Papri Chaat.
This North Indian street food snack is made with crispy papdis, boiled chickpeas and potatoes, yogurt, spices, and chutneys, and is loved for its sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.
Here’s a recipe for this delightful dish that you can enjoy during Ramadan or any time of the year.
Ramzan Special Dahi Papdi Chaat | Papri Chaat Recipe By Continental Food
Course: Continental food Special, Ramadan Special, Snacks4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalEnjoy the popular and delicious North Indian street food snack of Papdi chaat made with boiled chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt, chutneys, and spices. Follow our easy recipe and make this Ramzan special Dahi Papdi Chaat at home
Ingredients
2 cups boiled chickpeas
2 cups boiled lobia (black-eyed bean)
2 cups boiled potatoes
1 chopped tomato
1 chopped onion
1 green chilli
Fresh coriander
1 tsp black salt
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp chaat masala
2 tbsp green chutney
1 cup tamarind (imli) chutney
1 cup yogurt
Papri as required
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, add boiled chickpeas, lobia, and potatoes. Mix well.
- Add chopped onion, tomato, green chilli, and fresh coriander. Mix again.
- Add black salt, salt, red chilli powder, and chaat masala. Mix well.
- Add green chutney and tamarind chutney. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add yogurt and mix again.
- Crush some papri and add to the mixture.
- Serve the Dahi Papdi Chaat in a bowl, garnished with fresh coriander and some more crushed papri on top.
- Enjoy this delicious and refreshing Papdi Chaat as a snack or appetizer during Ramadan or any time of the year.
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Tips
- Boil the chickpeas, lobia, and potatoes beforehand to save time.
- You can adjust the spice level of the chaat by adding more or less red chilli powder and chaat masala.
- Crush some papri and sprinkle it over the chaat just before serving to add an extra crunch.
- Serve the papdi chaat immediately after assembling to prevent the papdi from getting soggy.
- You can also add some sweetened yogurt to the papdi chaat for a sweeter taste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is papdi chaat?
Papdi chaat is a popular North Indian street food snack that consists of papdi (fried flour crispies or crackers), boiled chickpeas, potatoes, pakoris (fried black gram fritters), curd (yogurt), spices, and chutneys.
What are the different types of chutneys used in papdi chaat?
The two most common chutneys used in papdi chaat are green chutney and tamarind (imli) chutney. Green chutney is made with mint, coriander, green chillies, and lemon juice, while tamarind chutney is made with tamarind, jaggery, and spices.
Can I make papdi chaat ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the papdi chaat ahead of time by preparing all the ingredients separately and assembling them just before serving. This way, the papdi will remain crispy and the yogurt will not become too watery.
Can I use store-bought papdi for papdi chaat?
Yes, you can use store-bought papdi for papdi chaat if you don’t want to make it from scratch. However, homemade papdi will give you a fresher and more authentic taste.
What are some variations of papdi chaat?
There are many variations of papdi chaat, such as adding boiled moong dal, sprouts, sev, or pomegranate seeds. You can also add different types of chutneys or adjust the spice level to your liking.