Description
Samosa Chaat is a popular Indian street food snack that combines crispy potato samosas with chickpeas, tangy tamarind and zesty green chutneys, creamy yogurt, and a medley of fresh toppings like onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. This vibrant dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with a delightful crunch, making it an irresistible appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Samosa Base
- 2 large potato samosas (store-bought or homemade)
Chaat Components
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (whisked until smooth)
- 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
- 2 tablespoons green chutney (mint-cilantro)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Sev (crispy chickpea noodles) for topping
- Pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Samosa Base: Lightly crush the potato samosas onto a serving plate or shallow bowl to create a crispy and uneven base that will soak up the toppings.
- Add Chickpeas: Evenly spread the rinsed and drained canned chickpeas over the crushed samosas to add protein and texture.
- Drizzle Chutneys and Yogurt: Generously drizzle the whisked plain yogurt, tamarind chutney, and green mint-cilantro chutney over the samosas and chickpeas to bring a harmonious blend of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Sprinkle finely chopped red onion, chopped tomato, and fresh cilantro evenly on top for freshness and crunch.
- Season: Lightly season the chaat with chaat masala, ground cumin, and salt to enhance the typical Indian street food spicy aroma and flavor.
- Finish with Crunch and Garnish: Top generously with sev (crispy chickpea noodles) and add pomegranate seeds if desired for a burst of sweetness and extra color. Serve immediately to maintain the samosas’ crispness.
Notes
- For extra heat, add finely chopped green chilies to the toppings.
- You can warm the chickpeas slightly before assembling if you prefer a warmer dish.
- Customize toppings based on your taste by adding diced boiled potatoes, sweetened yogurt, or chopped cucumbers.
- Serve immediately to prevent the samosas from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Street Food
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
