Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Curd Vada

1 cup

Papdi puris

1 cup

Sweet Chutney (Date & Tamarind)

1 cup

Green Chutney (Coriander & Mint)

1 tsp

Chaat Masala Powder

1 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

2 unit

Onions

finely chopped

1 unit

Carrot (Gajjar)

grated

1 tsp

Anardana Powder (Pomegranate Seed Powder)

0.25 cup

Raw Peanuts (Moongphali)

roasted and halved

1 cup

Boondi or sev

2 sprig

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

chopped

Step 1
~5 min

Arrange papdis or puris on a flat plate or bowl.

Step 2
~5 min

Place curd vadas (dahi bhalla) over the papdis or into the puris. Break large bhallas into smaller pieces.

Step 3
~5 min

Pour dahi (yogurt) over the bhallas and papdis.

Step 4
~5 min

Drizzle sweet (date and tamarind) chutney and green (coriander and mint) chutney over the chaat.

Step 5
~5 min

Sprinkle chaat masala powder and cumin powder.

Step 6
~5 min

Add grated carrots, pomegranates (anardana), and boondi/sev.

Step 7
~5 min

Garnish with finely chopped onions and coriander leaves.

Step 8
~5 min

Serve immediately as an appetizer or tea time snack.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Assemble the chaat just before serving to prevent the papdis from becoming soggy.

Adjust the amount of chutneys and spices to your liking.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tanginess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Chutneys can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after assembly.

Can be served as an appetizer or a snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Samosas
Pakoras

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Popular street food across North India, often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holi
Diwali

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Snack Time

Popularity Score

75/100

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