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Crispy, warm samosas crushed and topped with tangy tamarind chutney, spicy mint chutney, creamy yogurt, and crunchy sev. A beloved Indian street food that's an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite.
For 4 servings
Prepare the toppings. In a small bowl, whisk the curd with kala namak and optional sugar until smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, add a tablespoon of water or milk to reach a pourable consistency. Set aside. Ensure your chutneys, chopped onion, sev, and other garnishes are ready.
Warm the samosas. Place the samosas on a baking sheet or in an air fryer basket. Warm them in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) or an air fryer for 5-7 minutes, or until they are hot and crispy.
Assemble the base. Place one warm samosa on each of the four serving plates. Using the back of a spoon, gently crush the center of each samosa to break it open, creating a well for the toppings.
Layer the toppings. Spoon the optional cooked chickpeas over the crushed samosas. Drizzle generously with the prepared yogurt, ensuring it covers most of the samosa. Next, drizzle the tamarind chutney and mint coriander chutney over the yogurt in a zigzag pattern.
Garnish and serve. Sprinkle the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder over the top. Garnish with finely chopped red onion, a generous handful of fine sev, pomegranate seeds, and fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect blend of warm, crispy, cool, and tangy flavors.
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Crispy, warm samosas crushed and topped with tangy tamarind chutney, spicy mint chutney, creamy yogurt, and crunchy sev. A beloved Indian street food that's an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite.
This indian recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 253.8 calories per serving with 8.81g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Use baked or air-fried samosas instead of deep-fried ones. Increase the amount of chickpeas and use a low-fat yogurt to make it more nutritious.
Top the crushed samosa with a ladle of warm Chole (spicy chickpea curry) before adding the yogurt and chutneys for a heartier meal.
For a party, serve all the components in separate bowls (crushed samosa pieces, yogurt, chutneys, onions, sev) and let guests build their own chaat.
Add a handful of boiled moong sprouts for extra protein and a different texture.
The use of curd (yogurt) provides beneficial probiotics, which are great for gut health and aid in digestion.
Chickpeas and the potato filling in the samosa offer complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy.
Spices like cumin and herbs like coriander and mint are packed with antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties that can help boost the immune system.
A single serving of Samosa Chaat contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the size of the samosa and the amount of chutneys and sev used.
Samosa Chaat is more of an indulgent street food treat than a health food, as it contains a deep-fried samosa. However, it also includes healthy components like yogurt (probiotics), chickpeas (protein and fiber), and fresh herbs. To make it healthier, you can use baked samosas and be mindful of the sugar in the chutneys.
It's best to assemble Samosa Chaat just before serving to maintain the crispy texture of the samosa and sev. However, you can prepare all the components in advance: make or buy the samosas, prepare the chutneys, whisk the yogurt, and chop the vegetables. Store them separately in the refrigerator.
If you don't have fine sev, you can substitute it with crushed papdi (fried flour crispies), crushed plain potato chips, or even boondi for a similar crunchy texture.
This recipe can be easily made vegan by using a plant-based yogurt (like almond or soy yogurt) instead of dairy curd. Ensure your samosas and chutneys are also vegan.