
Papdi Chaat
पापड़ी चाट
Papdi Chaat is Delhi's beloved chaat masterpiece — a layered platter of crispy fried wheat crackers (papdi) topped with boiled potatoes, cooked chickpeas, silky whisked yogurt, sweet tamarind chutney, fiery green chutney, and a blizzard of spice powders, sev, and pomegranate seeds. Every component brings a different texture and flavour — the papdi crunch, the creamy yogurt, the sharp tamarind, the heat of the green chutney — yet together they create a completely harmonious dish. A staple of Old Delhi's chandni chowk markets and weddings across North India, papdi chaat is considered the definitive introduction to Indian chaat cuisine.
- Total
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min
Ingredients
Method
Prepare all components: Whisk yogurt until smooth and chill. Dice boiled potatoes into small cubes and season with a pinch of chaat masala and salt. Drain and rinse cooked chickpeas. Finely chop the onion. Ensure tamarind and green chutneys are ready.
About 10 min
Tip: Use thick, creamy yogurt at room temperature so it sits well on top without being too cold and solidifying the chutneys.
Assemble individual portions: Arrange 10 papdi on each plate in a single layer. Top with a spoonful of diced potato and chickpeas. Drizzle generously with whisked yogurt to coat everything. Drizzle sweet tamarind chutney in a zigzag pattern, then the green chutney.
About 5 min
Tip: Work quickly once you add the yogurt — the papdi will start to soften. Serve immediately after topping.
Final toppings: Sprinkle chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and a pinch of red chilli powder over the top. Add finely chopped onion, a handful of fine sev, and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately while the papdi is still crunchy.
About 5 min
Tip: Add the sev right before serving so it stays crispy. For a more indulgent version, add a spoonful of masala boondi or aloo bhujia as well.
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 62 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
- Sugar
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 680 mg
Contains: gluten, dairy
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