10-Minute Snacks: Indian Chaat Recipes You Need Now
Looking for quick, flavour-packed snacks to spice up your day? Indian chaats are the perfect fix! Bursting with tangy, spicy, and sweet notes, these 10-minute wonders are not only delicious but also super easy to whip up using ingredients from MyLocalMart.
1. Pani Puri: Crunchy puris filled with spicy tamarind water, mashed potatoes, and chickpeas – a street food legend you can recreate at home in minutes.
2. Bhel Puri: A no-cook mix of puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, sev, and chutneys – light, refreshing, and perfect for summer snacking.
3. Papdi Chaat: Crisp papdis layered with boiled potatoes, yogurt, green and tamarind chutneys, and a sprinkle of chaat masala. A riot of textures in every bite!
4. Aloo Chana Chaat: Boiled potatoes and chickpeas tossed with lemon juice, spices, and chopped herbs – nutritious and filling.
5. Dahi Puri: A creamy twist to pani puri – filled with curd, chutneys, and topped with sev. A must-try for yogurt lovers.
6. Sprouted Moong Chaat: Healthy and crunchy! Moong sprouts, chopped veggies, and a splash of lemon for a wholesome snack.
7. Masala Corn Chaat: Steamed corn kernels sautéed with butter, chaat masala, and lime juice – perfect for kids and adults alike.
8. Sev Puri: Flat puris topped with chopped veggies, chutneys, and a generous layer of sev. Quick to prepare, and gone even quicker!
9. Fruit Chaat: A colourful mix of seasonal fruits tossed with chaat masala and honey – sweet, spicy, and refreshing.
10. Boondi Raita Chaat: Crispy boondi mixed into chilled curd with spices and herbs. A cooling snack to beat the summer heat.
1. Bhel Puri (Puffed Rice Chaat)
Ingredients:
2 cups puffed rice (murmura)
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped tomatoes
¼ cup boiled and diced potatoes
2 tbsp green chutney
2 tbsp tamarind chutney
1 tsp chaat masala
¼ cup nylon sev
1 tbsp chopped coriander
Salt to taste
Lemon juice to taste
Method: In a large bowl, combine puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. Add green chutney, tamarind chutney, chaat masala, and salt. Mix well just before serving to maintain crunchiness. Top with sev and coriander leaves, and squeeze lemon juice over it.