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Tangy Chaat Platter

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Tangy, crunchy street-food salad with crispy papdi, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, and fresh herbs — the ultimate Indian snack.

Easy
Prep: 20 minsCook: 10 minsServes: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups papdi (crispy flour crackers)
  • 2 medium boiled potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup boiled chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 3 tbsp tamarind chutney
  • 2 tbsp green chutney (cilantro-mint)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt, whisked
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 cup sev (crispy noodles)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Arrange the papdi on a large serving platter in a single layer.

  2. 2

    Top each papdi with a spoonful of diced potatoes and chickpeas.

  3. 3

    Scatter the diced onion and tomato evenly over the top.

  4. 4

    Drizzle the whisked yogurt generously across the platter.

  5. 5

    Follow with tamarind chutney and green chutney in thin streams.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder.

  7. 7

    Finish with a generous handful of sev, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while the papdi is still crunchy. Enjoy!

Chef's Notes

Chaat is the heart and soul of Indian street food. This platter brings together contrasting textures and bold flavors — crispy, tangy, spicy, and sweet all in one bite. Serve it as a starter or a party snack and watch it disappear.

The secret is layering: build each component separately, then assemble just before serving so the papdi stays crunchy. Adjust the chutneys to your taste — more tamarind for sweetness, more green chutney for heat.

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The SPICE ROOM culinary team collaborates on recipes inspired by generations of family cooking traditions from across India and Nepal. Every recipe we share is tested and refined in our Denver kitchens to bring you authentic flavors at home.

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Tangy Chaat Platter

Prep: 20 mins · Cook: 10 mins · Serves: 4

Key ingredients: 2 cups papdi (crispy flour crackers), 2 medium boiled potatoes, diced, 1 cup boiled chickpeas, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 cup chopped tomato, 3 tbsp tamarind chutney…

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