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# Chana Papdi Chaat Recipe
## About
As the name suggests, the recipe for **chana papdi chaat** is prepared with boiled chickpeas, crisp diamond-shaped papdi snack, chaat chutney, and topped with onions and tomatoes. Unlike any other chaat recipe, chole papdi is known for its, combination of soft and crisp ingredients. It is one of the popular street food in India and is sold by typical local street-side vendors. However, it can also be served as an appetizer or starter snack meal for a party or day-to-day lunch and dinner.
The preparation of papdi and the chole masala with chaat chutneys can take a considerable amount of time. However, assembling chole masala, crisp and crushed papdi with finely diced onion and tomatoes takes only minutes. Moreover, this dish is versatile dish as it can be experimented with or extended with your other favorite ingredients or personal preferences. In total, **Chana Papri Chaat** is a delicious lip-smacking or commonly known as masaledar chaat recipe, and can be relished by all age groups.
## How to make papdi
firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup maida, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ajwain.
add 2 tbsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp ghee.
crumble and mix forming a moist flour.
add water as required and knead to a smooth dough.
roll the dough into a slightly thick thickness.
cut into shape of your choice.
deep fry on medium flame until the papdi turns crispy and golden brown.
drain off the papdi and can be used to make chaat.
## How to make chana chaat
to prepare chaana, in a cooker take 1 cup chana, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp salt and 2 cup water.
pressure cook for 5 whistles or until the chana is cooked well.
drain off the chana and keep it aside.
in a pan heat 2 tsp oil. add 2 tbsp onion and 2 tbsp tomato. saute until the tomato softens.
further add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
transfer the masala chana to the bowl.
add 1 tbsp green chutney, 1 tbsp tamarind chutney and 2 tbsp curd.
also add 2 tbsp onion, 1 tbsp tomato, ½ tsp chaat masala and break few papdi.
mix well making sure everything is well combined.
to prepare the chaat, plate the prepared chaat into the plate.
top with curd, tamarind chutney, green chutney, onion and tomato.
also add boondi, sev and coriander.
finally, enjoy **chana papdi chaat** with hot [cutting chai](/recipes/cutting-chai-recipe-mumbai-cutting-tea).
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## Notes
* Firstly, make sure to prepare the spiced chana spicy, else the chaat will not taste great.
* Also, the papdi need to be fried on medium flame to stay crunchy for long time.
* Additonally, you can skip adding curd and use lemon for sourness.
* Finally, **chana papdi chaat recipe** tastes great when served spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/chana-papdi-chaat-recipe-chole-papdi/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/chana-papdi-chaat-recipe-chole-papdi/)
## About
As the name suggests, the recipe for **chana papdi chaat** is prepared with boiled chickpeas, crisp diamond-shaped papdi snack, chaat chutney, and topped with onions and tomatoes. Unlike any other chaat recipe, chole papdi is known for its, combination of soft and crisp ingredients. It is one of the popular street food in India and is sold by typical local street-side vendors. However, it can also be served as an appetizer or starter snack meal for a party or day-to-day lunch and dinner.
The preparation of papdi and the chole masala with chaat chutneys can take a considerable amount of time. However, assembling chole masala, crisp and crushed papdi with finely diced onion and tomatoes takes only minutes. Moreover, this dish is versatile dish as it can be experimented with or extended with your other favorite ingredients or personal preferences. In total, **Chana Papri Chaat** is a delicious lip-smacking or commonly known as masaledar chaat recipe, and can be relished by all age groups.
## How to make papdi
