Sunday 18 September 2011

Lets try a simple Chaat.....
Papdi Chaat:-
Ingredients for papdi:-
  • Maida-1 cup
  • Cornflour -1tbsp
  • Sooji/semoline-1/2tbsp
  • Salt-as par taste
  • Ajwain-1/4tbsp
  • Oil for maida-1tbsp
Ingredients for filling:-
  • Boiled and crushed potato-1cup
  • Boiled and sprouted black chickpea(chana)-1cup
  • Onion-1cup finely chopped
  • Tomato-1cup finely chopped
  • Raw mango-1cup finely chopped
  • Coriander-1tbsp finely chopped
  • Pomegranate-1/2 cup 
  • Coriander chutney,Tamarind(Imli) chutney, chaat masala, salt, red chilli powder, cumin- as par taste
  • Sev- as required
Method for papdi:-
  • Mix all the ingredients and make the tough dough with warm water.
  • Cover the dough and set aside for approx 30 mins. 
  • Divide the dough into balls. 
  • Add a little oil on the rolling board and roll out a big circle.  Prick with a fork / toothpick all over (to emnsure papdi do not puff while frying). Make impression with a glass or with a circular cutter. You will get about 4-5 circular papdi at one go. 
  • Boil the oil at medium flame.
  • Fry them at medium flame until golden brown in color.
  • Note:-if cornflour is used, papdi will be more crispy and will soak less oil.
Method for Chaat:-
  • Place 7-8 papdi in a plate.
  • Mix potato,chickpea,salt,cumin and red chilli powder.
  • Keep this masala on papdi as required.
  • Put tamarind and coriander chutney.
  • Add onions,tomatoes and pomegranate seeds.
  • Add coriander and chaat masala.
  • Sprinkle sev and serve.

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