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Crispy, edible potato baskets filled with a delicious mix of chickpeas, potatoes, tangy chutneys, and yogurt. This popular Indian street food is a flavor explosion in every bite, perfect for parties or a special snack.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Potato Mixture for Baskets
Fry the Potato Baskets (Tokris)
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Crispy, edible potato baskets filled with a delicious mix of chickpeas, potatoes, tangy chutneys, and yogurt. This popular Indian street food is a flavor explosion in every bite, perfect for parties or a special snack.
This north_indian recipe takes 55 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 692.88 calories per serving with 14.4g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Prepare the Filling and Toppings
Assemble and Serve the Tokri Chaat
For a lower-fat option, brush the potato baskets with oil and bake them in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crisp. You can also use an air fryer.
Add boiled sprouted moong beans or black chickpeas (kala chana) to the filling for extra protein and texture.
To make this recipe Jain-friendly, omit the potatoes and onions. You can make the baskets with raw banana and use cabbage or cucumber in the filling.
Substitute regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for the baskets to get a unique sweet and savory flavor profile.
The chickpeas in the filling provide a good amount of plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates, which serve as the body's primary fuel source, providing sustained energy to keep you active.
The use of curd (yogurt) offers beneficial probiotics that support a healthy gut microbiome, aiding in digestion and boosting immunity.
With ingredients like chickpeas, potatoes, and vegetables, this dish is a good source of dietary fiber, which promotes digestive health and helps in maintaining satiety.
One serving of Tokri Chaat contains approximately 380-450 calories, depending on the amount of oil absorbed during frying and the quantity of chutneys and sev used. It's a delicious indulgence.
Tokri Chaat is a street food delicacy and is best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a health food. While it contains nutritious ingredients like chickpeas, yogurt, and vegetables, the potato basket is deep-fried, which adds significant fat and calories. A baked or air-fried version would be a healthier alternative.
Yes, absolutely! You can fry the baskets a day or two in advance. Let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crispness.
The most common reasons for soggy baskets are not squeezing enough water out of the grated potatoes, or the oil temperature being too low. Ensure the potatoes are as dry as possible and the oil is at a consistent medium heat.
You can use two small steel bowls (katoris) of slightly different sizes. Alternatively, shape the potato mixture around the back of a single greased bowl and carefully slide it into the hot oil. You may need to gently press it down with a spatula to hold its shape initially.
No, the baskets must be made from raw grated potatoes. The starch from the raw potatoes, combined with cornflour, is what helps them bind and become crispy when fried.