Chole Papdi Chaat
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- 8 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A vibrant Indian street‑food favorite, Chole Papdi Chaat blends tender chickpeas with crisp onions, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic spices. The bright green chutney adds a fresh punch, making it a perfect, tangy snack for Diwali celebrations or any gathering.
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Method
Soak chickpeas in water.
Transfer soaked chickpeas to a black pot, add water, and stir.
Seal the pressure cooker and place it on a heat source.
Cook the chickpeas in the pressure cooker until tender.
Drain the cooked chickpeas using a perforated spoon and strainer.
Transfer the drained chickpeas to a large glass bowl.
Add chopped red onion, diced red tomato, white granular seasoning, brown spice powder, and chopped green chilies to the bowl and mix.
Pour the clear liquid into the bowl and stir gently.
Drizzle the green sauce over the chaat and mix gently.
Tips while you cook
- Soak chickpeas first
- Soak the chickpeas in water before cooking.
- Use a pressure cooker
- Cook the soaked chickpeas in a sealed pressure cooker until tender.
- Drain before mixing
- Drain the cooked chickpeas using a perforated spoon and strainer before adding other ingredients.
- Add green sauce last
- Drizzle the green sauce over the chaat and mix gently at the end.
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