| Crispy Papdi Chaat with Toppings |
A beloved street food from North India, Papdi Chaat is a delightf... |
Indian Street Food, Chaat, Vegetarian, Nut Free, Egg Free |
{"title":"Crispy Papdi Chaat with Toppings","description":"A beloved street food from North India, Papdi Chaat is a delightful mix of crispy fried crackers topped with a variety of flavorful garnishes including chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt, and chutneys.","prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"20 minutes","total_time":"30 minutes","servings":"4","tags":["Indian Street Food","Chaat","Vegetarian","Nut Free","Egg Free"],"notes":"This recipe allows for lots of customization with toppings like sprouted moong, boondi, or chopped onions. Ensure yogurt is not sour and has a thick consistency. Prepare chutneys and boil ingredients in advance for quicker assembly.","full_ingredient_list":["20-25 papdi (store bought or homemade)","1 cup plain whole milk yogurt","1 teaspoon sugar","1\/3 cup cilantro chutney","1\/3 cup sweet tamarind chutney","3\/4 cup boiled chickpeas","1 medium potato, boiled and cut into cubes","1 teaspoon cumin powder","1 teaspoon chaat masala","1 teaspoon kala namak (black salt)","1\/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder","2-3 tablespoon pomegranate arils","thin sev\/nylon sev, for garnish","2-3 tablespoon chopped cilantro"],"components":[{"name":"Papdi Chaat Base","ingredients":[{"name":"papdi","quantity":"20-25","preparation_notes":"Store bought or homemade."},{"name":"plain whole milk yogurt","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"Yogurt should not be too sour or too thin.","substitutions":["almond milk yogurt"]},{"name":"sugar","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"Mix with yogurt until smooth."},{"name":"boiled chickpeas","quantity":"3\/4 cup","preparation_notes":"Prepared in advance if desired."},{"name":"boiled potato","quantity":"1 medium","preparation_notes":"Boiled and cut into cubes; can be prepped in advance."}],"tools_and_equipment":["large bowl","whisk","serving plate"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yogurt and 1 teaspoon sugar until smooth. If yogurt is thick, add a little water to thin slightly, ensuring it remains a thick pouring consistency."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Boil the potatoes and chickpeas beforehand. Dice the potatoes into small cubes."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Arrange the papdi on a serving plate."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Top the papdi with the boiled chickpeas and diced potatoes."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Drizzle the thickened yogurt over the papdi, chickpeas, and potatoes."}]},{"name":"Toppings and Chutneys","ingredients":[{"name":"cilantro chutney","quantity":"1\/3 cup","preparation_notes":"Homemade is preferred.","substitutions":["mint chutney"]},{"name":"sweet tamarind chutney","quantity":"1\/3 cup","preparation_notes":"Homemade is preferred.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cumin powder","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"chaat masala","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"kala namak (black salt)","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Kashmiri red chili powder","quantity":"1\/4 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"pomegranate arils","quantity":"2-3 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"thin sev\/nylon sev","quantity":"for garnish","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"chopped cilantro","quantity":"2-3 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"Chopped fresh cilantro leaves.","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["spoon for drizzling sauces"],"instructions":[{"step_number":6,"description":"Sprinkle cumin powder, chaat masala, kala namak, and Kashmiri red chili powder evenly over the layered chaat."},{"step_number":7,"description":"Layer cilantro chutney over the top, followed by sweet tamarind chutney to taste."},{"step_number":8,"description":"Garnish the papdi chaat with pomegranate arils, nylon sev, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture."}]}]} |
