Description
A vibrant Indian street food dish featuring crispy samosas topped with tangy chutneys, spiced yogurt, and an array of colorful toppings. This deconstructed chaat combines crunchy, creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 4 samosas (homemade or store-bought), roughly crushed
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas (or canned, drained)
- Sauces:
- 1 cup plain yogurt, whisked smooth
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ cup tamarind chutney
- ¼ cup green coriander chutney
- Toppings:
- ½ cup finely chopped onions
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup sev (crunchy chickpea noodles)
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp finely chopped green chilies (optional)
- 1 tsp red chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Components: Whisk yogurt with cumin powder and chaat masala. Keep chutneys ready.
- Assemble Base: In serving bowls, place crushed samosas at the bottom. Top with chickpeas.
- Layer Sauces: Drizzle with spiced yogurt, then zigzag tamarind and green chutneys over top.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle onions, tomatoes, sev, pomegranate, and cilantro evenly.
- Finish: Dust with chaat masala and red chili powder if using. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For gluten-free: Use gluten-free samosas or substitute with crushed papdi
- Make ahead: Prepare chutneys and chop vegetables in advance
- Texture tip: Assemble just before serving to maintain crispiness
- Protein boost: Add ¼ cup boiled potatoes or sprouted moong
- Regional variations: In Delhi, often includes sweet date chutney
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins (if frying samosas)
- Category: Snack/Street Food
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg