Dahi Papdi Chaat – a spicy, sweet, tangy and crunchy street-side snack. One of the easy Indian street food recipes that can be made in just a few minutes with pre-made green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, store-bought crunchy papdis, fine sev and a few spices.
Generally, chaats are extremely addicting as this category of dishes has every tongue-tickling element – sweet, spicy, tangy and crunchy. Just the name “chaats” has the power to make anyone crave it anytime!
Chaat is one such appetiser that in just one bite you could taste so many flavours that you get addicted to it. The best part of chaats is that you can customise them based on your taste and available ingredients.
Green chutney also called coriander mint chutney and sweet tamarind chutney are two essential chutneys used in every chaat recipe. These recipes are already on the blog, just click on the highlighted words to get these recipes.
These chutneys could be made in advance and stored in the fridge. It is so quick and easy to make dahi papri chaat once you have these chutneys ready in hand. Tamarind chutney could be stored for up to 10 days in the fridge and green chutney for 2-3 days. For longer shelf life consider storing in a freezer in portions.
Ingredients
Papdi: 7
Potatoes: 1/3 cup, boiled and chopped
Red Onion: 1/3 cup, chopped
Sweet tamarind chutney: 1/3 cup
Green chutney: 1/3 cup
Yogurt: 1/3 cup
Sugar: 1 tsp
Chilli powder: 1/2 tsp
Chaat masala: 1/2 tsp
Sev: handful
Coriander: handful
How to make dahi papdi chaat?
To make sweet yogurt, combine yogurt and sugar in a bowl and mix well until smooth.
1. Arrange papdis in a plate or shallow bowl.
2 & 3. Top it up with boiled potato cubes, chopped onions.
4. Now top up these papdis sweet tamarind chutney followed by green chutney.
5. Now add sweet yogurt.
6. Sprinkle chaat masala and chilli powder.
7 & 8. Finally, garnish with chopped coriander and fine sev.
Enjoy delicious and flavourful no cook Indian snack dahi papdi chaat immediately.
Variations and Substitutions
Add chopped green chillies on top for a fiery taste.
Overnight soaked and boiled black chickpeas and vegetables such as tomato and cucumber make a great addition. Or you could swap boiled potatoes with sprouted moong beans for a nutritious option.
Top it with pomegranate pearls and toasted peanuts for extra crunch and flavour.
A pinch of roasted cumin powder adds extra flavour to the chaat. Sprinkle it along with chaat masala.
Tips and Tricks
Assemble this easy no cook Indian snack papdi chaat just before you serve it as chutneys make sev and papdi soggy.
There is no standard procedure to assemble dahi papdi chaat. You may sprinkle a little chilli powder and chaat masala before topping papdis with chutneys. Or you may top up sweet yogurt first followed by green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney.
It is not necessary to follow exact measurements for chaats. Consider adding chutneys, spices and vegetables as much as you wish to suit your taste.
Homemade chutneys are better than store-bought ones as they provide fresh flavours and elevate the taste of chaat.
Notes
To put together this chaat quickly, make ahead green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney and store them in the fridge to use later.
Crunchy papdis are available in most Indian grocery stores or you may prepare them at home.
Ensure to serve immediately once you assemble dahi papdi chaat and do not let it sit long to prevent it from getting soggy.
FAQ
Yes!!! this certainly is a perfect party dish. This Indian street food recipe is a great crowd-pleaser snack on special occasions such as kitty parties, family get-togethers and potlucks. Have papdis, toppings and chutneys ready on the table and let your guest assemble them.
An extremely well-liked category of Indian street food that features a fusion of flavours and textures. Chaat is a specific category that appeals to everyone with its mix of sweet, spicy, tangy, and crunchy elements. The most common ingredients for making chaat include chutneys, spices, onion, tomato, coriander, sev, and papdi.
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Dahi Papdi Chaat
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 7 Papdi
- ⅓ Cup Potatoes boiled and chopped
- ⅓ Cup Onion chopped
- ⅓ Cup Sweet tamarind chutney
- ⅓ Cup Green chutney
- ⅓ cup Yogurt
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Chilli powder
- ½ Teaspoon Chaat masala
- handful Sev
- handful Coriander chopped
Instructions
- To make sweet yogurt, combine yogurt and sugar in a bowl and mix well until smooth.⅓ cup Yogurt, 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- Arrange papdis in a plate or shallow bowl.7 Papdi
- Top it up with boiled potato cubes, chopped onions.⅓ Cup Potatoes, ⅓ Cup Onion
- Now top up these papdis sweet tamarind chutney followed by green chutney and generous amount of sweet yogurt.⅓ Cup Sweet tamarind chutney, ⅓ Cup Green chutney
- Sprinkle chaat masala and chilli powder.½ Teaspoon Chilli powder, ½ Teaspoon Chaat masala
- Finally garnish with chopped coriander and fine sev.handful Coriander, handful Sev
- Enjoy delicious and flavourful dahi papdi chaat immediately.
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