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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Masala Puri Chaat (Popular Street Food recipe)

    Published: Nov 29, 2018 · Modified: Aug 26, 2022 by Geetha Priyanka · 30 Comments

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    Masala Puri Chaat is the most fascinating street side snack with almost iconic status in the southern region of India. This is a spicy dish that has originated in Karnataka and has become popular in most regions of the country. It's freezing cold and gloomy outside which only mean keeping cozy indoors and indulging in some comfort food. This insanely delicious masala puri chaat will warm you right up and uplift your mood.

    masala puri chaat

    Masala Puri is generally spicy with a hint of sweet and tart and has an assortment of spices and chutneys.  This dish is served with peas gravy as topping over crushed puris along with green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney. Finished off with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, thin sev, and coriander. The end result of this chaat makes the elaborate process of peas gravy is all worth the time and effort. This is probably one of the best snacks to devour leaving with an after taste that is hard to forget just like other street side chaats bhel puri, dahi papdi chaat, peanut chaat, masala corn. Check out green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney recipe in this blog.

    Masala puri chaat recipe variations

    This recipe is totally adaptable according to your preferred taste.  You could scale down dry spice mix to make the gravy medium hot. This dish can be adapted to enhance any flavours. If you don't prefer the tangy and sweet flavour, do not add tamarind chutney. You could top up this chaat with pomegranate pearls and toasted peanuts for extra crunch and flavour.

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    Ingredients

    1 cup =250ml, 1tbsp = 15ml

    For the dry spice blend

    Coriander seeds: 1 tsp

    Cumin: 1 tsp

    Cassia/dalchini: 1 inch

    Cloves: 2

    Marati moggu / Kapok buds: 1

    Peppercorn: ¼ tsp

    Red chillies: 2

    Mace: ½ blade

    For peas gravy/sauce

    Dried Green Peas / Marrowfat Peas: 1 cup

    Onion: 1 medium size, roughly chopped

    Green chillies: 2

    Ginger garlic paste: 1tsp

    Tomato: 1 medium size, roughly chopped

    Potato: 2 medium size, peeled boiled and mashed.

    Coriander powder: 1tsp

    Garam masala: 1tsp

    Chilli powder: 1tsp

    Salt: as required

    Water: 3 cups + 2 cups

    To assemble 1 portion

    Puri /golgappa puri: 6-8

    Chaat Masala: small pinch

    Chilli powder: small pinch

    Green Chutney:1 tbsp

    Sweet Tamarind Chutney: 1 tbsp

    Onion: handful (finely chopped)

    Tomato: handful (finely chopped)

    Coriander: handful (finely chopped)

    Sev: handful

    Instructions

    Wash and soak dried green peas overnight.

    Drain the water and cook peas with 3 cups water in the pressure cooker for 3 whistles or until soft and keep it aside.

    soak drain and cook dried green peas

    Grind all the ingredients mentioned under "for dry spice blend" in the blender to powder and keep it aside.

    spices in blender before and after grinding

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan.

    Add onions and cook until soft, now add green chillies, ginger garlic paste, tomatoes and cook until soft, turn off the heat.

    Allow the veggies to cool down completely, grind to a smooth paste.

    cooked onion tomato masala before and after grinding

    Heat the same pan, add the ground onion tomato paste, water, ground spice mix, coriander powder, garam masala, chilli powder. Mix until well combined.

    Now add mashed potatoes, boiled peas, salt. Stir well and cook on medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes and turn off the heat.

    adding spices potato and cooking peas gravy

    To assemble:

    Crush 5-6 puris and place them in a bowl.

    Add 2-3 ladles of peas gravy.

    Add a tablespoon green chutney and a tablespoon sweet tamarind chutney.

    Now add a pinch of chilli powder and chaat masala.

    Top it with handful chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander and sev.

    assembling chaat in a bowl to serve

    Enjoy the hot and spicy masala puri chaat.

    Tips to make a perfect Masala Puri Chaat

    Assemble masala puri chaat just before you serve to avoid sev getting soggy and gravy getting cold.

    Adjust the spices as per your preferred spice levels.

    To make this snack little quick, make-ahead green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney and refrigerate or freeze them.

    I have used store-bought golgappa puri and sev, you may use home-made puri or swap it with papdi. You can use homemade sev as well.

    This dish tastes best when served hot. Do not forget to reheat peas gravy if you prefer to make it ahead to serve later.

    Add more or fewer puris, chutneys and rest of the toppings as per your preferred taste.

    Spices may be dry roasted before grinding if you prefer the intense flavour.

    Potatoes can be cooked along with peas in the pressure cooker to save time. I have used the leftover boiled potatoes in this recipe.

    You may have to cook peas for 1 or 2 whistles more/less than mentioned in this recipe.

    Cooking time may vary depending on the type of burner you use.

    You may swap dried green peas with fresh green peas but chaat will not be as tasty as with dried peas.

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    Masala Puri Chaat | Recipe of masala puri

    Masala Puri Chaat is  most fascinating street side snack with almost iconic status in southern region of India. This is a spicy dish that has originated in Karnataka and has become popular in most regions of the country. It's freezing cold and gloomy outside which only mean keeping cozy indoors and indulging in some comfort food. This insanely delicious masala puri chaat will warm you right up and uplift your mood.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Soak time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 5 people
    Author: Geetha Priyanka

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    Ingredients

    1 cup =240ml, 1tbsp = 15ml

      vegan, nut free,

        For dry spice blend

        • 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
        • 1 teaspoon Cumin
        • ¼ teaspoon Peppercorn
        • 1 inch Cassia/dalchini
        • 2 Cloves
        • 1 Marati moggu / Kapok buds
        • 2 Red Chillies
        • ½ blade Mace

        For peas gravy/sauce

        • 1 cup Dried Green Peas / Marrowfat Peas
        • 1 medium size Onion roughly chopped
        • 2 Green chillies
        • 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
        • 1 medium size Tomato roughly chopped
        • 2 medium size Potato peeled boiled and mashed
        • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
        • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
        • 1 teaspoon Chilli powder
        • Salt as required
        • 3 + 2 cups Water

        To assemble the chaat:

        • 6-8 Puri /golgappa puri
        • small pinch Chaat Masala
        • small pinch Chilli powder
        • 1 tablespoon Green Chutney
        • 1 tablespoon Sweet Tamarind Chutney
        • handful Onion finely chopped
        • handful Tomato finely chopped
        • handful Coriander finely chopped
        • handful Sev

        Instructions

        • Wash and soak dried green peas overnight.
        • Drain the water and cook peas with 3 cups water in pressure cooker for 3 whistles or until soft and keep it aside.
        • Grind all the ingredients mentioned under "for dry spice blend" in blender to powder and keep it aside.
        • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan.
        • Add onions and cook until soft, now add green chillies, ginger garlic paste, tomatoes and cook until soft, turn off the heat.
        • Allow the veggies to cool down completely, grind to a smooth paste.
        • Heat the same pan, add the ground onion tomato paste, water, ground spice mix, coriander powder, garam masala, chilli powder.
        • Also add mashed potato , salt. Stir well and cook on medium high heat for 10-15 minutes and turn off the heat.

        To assemble:

        • Crush 5-6 puris and place them in a bowl.
        • Add 2-3 ladles of peas gravy.
        • Add a tablespoon green chutney and a tablespoon sweet tamarind chutney.
        • Now add a pinch of chilli powder and chaat masala.
        • Top it with handful chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander and sev.
        • Enjoy the hot and spicy masala puri chaat.

        Notes

        Assemble masala puri chaat just before you serve to avoid sev getting soggy and gravy getting cold.
        Adjust the spices as per your preferred spice levels.
        To make this snack little quick, make ahead green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney and refrigerate or freeze them.
        I have used store-bought puri, you may use home-made puri or swap it with papdi.
        This dish tastes best when served hot. Do not forget to reheat peas gravy if you prefer to make it ahead to serve later.
        Add more or less puris, chutneys and rest of the toppings as per your preferred taste.
        Spices may be dry roasted before grinding if you prefer intense flavour.
        Potatoes can be cooked along with peas in pressure cooker to save time. I have used the left over boiled potatoes in this recipe.
        You may have to cook peas for 1 or 2 whistles more/less than mentioned in this recipe depending on the type of water used.
        Cooking time depends on hardness of water used.
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        1. Pavani

          December 07, 2018 at 11:00 pm

          5 stars
          Who will say no to this tempting, yummy and delicious masala chaat. I miss all these chaat foods here in UK. Thanks for sharing in detail dear.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 12, 2018 at 8:02 pm

            So true Pavani even I miss chaats a lot and so I started to make them at home whenever I crave to have them.

            Reply
        2. Jagruti Dhanecha

          December 07, 2018 at 10:07 pm

          Never say no to chaat, it's SIN 😉 jokes apart, chaat is my weakness and my daughter's, I forget the world when I eat chaat. yours sounds delicious.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 12, 2018 at 8:00 pm

            Haha infact chaats are like prasad never say no isn't it!!!!

            Reply
        3. Jayashree

          December 07, 2018 at 11:38 am

          Chaats are my weakness. This platter looks so flavoursome., do send some.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 12, 2018 at 7:59 pm

            Chaats are always a weakness to us Indians.... wish I could serve you!!!

            Reply
        4. Ruchi

          December 07, 2018 at 9:48 am

          5 stars
          Who can say NO to such tempting , mouthwatering chaat..!!! Definately at least not Me. Love it. Looks suoer amazing

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 12, 2018 at 7:58 pm

            Very well said Ruchi, I haven't met anyone till now who doesn't like chaats.

            Reply
        5. themadscientistskitchen

          December 07, 2018 at 9:15 am

          5 stars
          Yummy! I am starving here it is past my lunchtime now my rukhi sukhi roti sabji does not sound as goos.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 12, 2018 at 7:56 pm

            Oh dear!!! wish I could serve you this chaat..... just the name chaat is enough is tempt us at any time is it!!

            Reply
        6. Uma Srinivas

          December 07, 2018 at 12:37 am

          4 stars
          Last week I made this masala puri, it was a huge git at my house. I adore this Karnataka snack during winter and rainy season

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 12, 2018 at 7:54 pm

            Chaat is always a winner at Indian's home. I agree with you this snack is perfect to enjoy during winter and rainy days.

            Reply
        7. Geetanjali Tung

          December 06, 2018 at 7:29 pm

          5 stars
          The chat looks so tempting... can't resist. A treat for tastebuds. An absolutely fav of mine. I do prepare this at home. Lovely share!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 12, 2018 at 7:52 pm

            Glad to know you like this chaat and make it at home.

            Reply
        8. Freda

          December 06, 2018 at 7:29 pm

          5 stars
          Drooling over the pics! I guess that is what chaat does to most of us 😀

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 12, 2018 at 7:51 pm

            Absolutely true I totally agree with you.

            Reply
        9. Praneetha

          December 04, 2018 at 9:17 pm

          5 stars
          Masala puri is an all time favourite chaat for anyone from Bangalore-Mysore regions. Your recipe is quite different from mine with the addition of spice blend. Would love to try it sometime.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 04, 2018 at 10:31 pm

            Glad to know different version of this dish. I will check out your recipe soon....

            Reply
        10. Padma Veeranki

          December 04, 2018 at 5:58 pm

          I'm always in for any kind of street food....I'm drooling over this mouthwatering chaat...Loving it!!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 04, 2018 at 10:24 pm

            Glad you like it.

            Reply
        11. Priya Suresh

          December 03, 2018 at 9:24 pm

          Feel like inviting myself to your place to have this irresistibly delicious masala puri, havent had chaat foods. Seriously your masala puri is torturing me. My mouth is literally watering here..

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 04, 2018 at 10:23 pm

            Oh dear!! how did you miss to try chaats. Wish I could serve you some hot hot chaats...

            Reply
        12. Lata Lala

          December 03, 2018 at 5:35 pm

          5 stars
          What a treat to taste buds. This is such a yummilicious post and I must say it's favourite of almost everyone.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 04, 2018 at 10:21 pm

            So true Lata, indeed it's a favourite dish of almost every chaat lovers.

            Reply
        13. Sandhya

          December 03, 2018 at 5:21 am

          5 stars
          What a mouthwatering chart recipe! Perfect for get togethers at this time of the year!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 04, 2018 at 10:19 pm

            Oh yes it is a perfect party snacks and surely a winner dish!!!

            Reply
        14. Swati

          December 02, 2018 at 8:20 am

          5 stars
          So yummm .. suddenly missing Mumbai and the chaat stalls there!! loved your recipe and clicks!!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 04, 2018 at 10:18 pm

            Even I miss chaat stalls and so I have started to make them at home whenever I crave.

            Reply
        15. Amrita

          December 02, 2018 at 3:41 am

          After coming to Bangalore I tasted this lovely street food and it became our favourite...looks so good

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 04, 2018 at 10:16 pm

            Indeed it is favourite street food of anyone who try it.

            Reply

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