Classic Indian Chaat
Discover the vibrant flavors of India with this Classic Indian Chaat recipe—a street food favorite that’s a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet. Featuring diced potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, and crisp cucumbers, this refreshing dish is layered with bold chutneys, aromatic chaat masala, and a zesty squeeze of lemon juice. Topped with crunchy sev and a sprinkling of fresh coriander, this easy-to-make snack bursts with texture and flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ideal appetizer or party dish that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re craving a quick bite or a crowd-pleasing treat, this Indian chaat recipe is your answer to irresistible savory indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium, boiled and diced potatoes
- 1 cup, boiled and drained chickpeas
- 1 small, finely chopped red onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped tomato
- 1 small, peeled and diced cucumber
- 3 tablespoons tamarind chutney
- 3 tablespoons mint chutney
- 1 cup sev
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh coriander
- 1 medium, juiced lemon
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste red chili powder
Instructions
Boil the potatoes until tender. Once cooled, peel and dice them into small cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, boiled chickpeas, chopped onion, chopped tomato, and diced cucumber.
Add the tamarind chutney and mint chutney to the bowl and mix well to coat all ingredients evenly.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixture and add chaat masala, salt, and red chili powder. Toss again to combine.
Just before serving, top the chaat with sev for that essential crunch and garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
Serve immediately to ensure the sev retains its crispness. Enjoy as an appetizer or a savory snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.6 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5574 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.8 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.9 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 4258 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
