Indian Dahi Papdi Chaat (made with Haldiram’s Papdi)

I haven’t met any Indian who doesn’t love Chaat. We are crazy about it. It is one of the most popular Indian street foods that everybody loves. People of every age group crave it. It is that delicious. Papdi Chaat is something that I always make at home. It is very simple and easy to make. It includes papdi (or papri), curd, boiled chickpeas, chutneys, pomegranate, and some garnishings and it is ready to be served immediately. And believe me when I say this – it finishes in a few seconds only. I am drooling while writing 🙂

What is Chaat?

Chaat is one of the most popular Indian street foods or Indian fast food. It is available on almost every street and corner of India. And you will find many people around the stall or the shop enjoying this delicacy.

Chaat got its name because it consists of many different Indian spices. It was created for health reasons so that a person can consume many different Indian spices in one serving. But now it has become a popular street food. It consists of many different components – curd, spices, chutneys, onion, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, etc. There are many kinds of chaat available in India – Pani Puri, Bhel Puri, Aloo Tikki, Ragda Patties, Dahi Vada, Dahi Poori, Raj Kachori, etc.

What is Papdi Chaat?

Papdi Chaat (or Papdi Chat, Papri Chaat) is one of the most loved Indian Steet foods or an Indian chaats. You will find it in almost every street or corner in India. It includes many different components like papdi (or papri), curd, boiled chickpeas, boiled potatoes, onion, coriander leaves, tamarind chutney, green chutney, chaat masala, and pomegranate.

Papdi or papri is a flattened circular-shaped dough that is deep fried, cooled, and then topped with different components while serving. Mostly when you make Pani Puri and some of the Puris do not puff up, they are used to make papdi chaat.

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Components of Papdi Chaat

You need to prepare the following things for the recipe:

1. Papdi or Papri – You can make it at home but I like to simplify my work by buying papri from the store. I prefer Haldiram’s Papdi pack.
2. Tamarind Chutney (or Saunth) – I always keep a jar of it in my refrigerator so that we can make chaats at any time. It can last in the refrigerator for months.
3. Green Chutney – It is made of coriander and mint leaves and tastes very good in Indian chaats.
4. Other Components – Curd, boiled chickpeas, boiled potatoes, chopped onion, coriander leaves, and chaat masala.

It seems like a lot of components but it is totally worth it. And there is something about homemade Papdi chaat that you can eat a lot in one sitting and still don’t feel heavy at all.

Is this recipe Vegan?

Yes. All the ingredients used in the recipe are plant-based and vegan. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, you can enjoy this recipe. The only dairy component in the recipe is curd or yogurt. You can use any plant-based curd. My preferred option is coconut yogurt.

Easy Swaps

1. Jaggery – Instead of jaggery in the tamarind chutney, you can use sugar or date syrup as needed. You can even use a mix of jaggery and sugar.
2. Black Chana – You can use boiled white chickpeas (chole) instead of black chickpeas (kala chana).
3. Amchoor Powder – In green chutney, replace Amchoor powder with 1 to 2 Tbsp of lemon juice.

More Recipes – just as good

1. Bombay Style Sukha Bhel (Dry Bhel Puri)
2. Baked Pani Puri
3. Punjabi Bread Pakoda

Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this flavorful and delightful papdi chaat at home. I am sure you and your family will enjoy it. Try this delicious Indian vegetarian/vegan snack and be ready to grab all the appreciation coming your way.

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Happy Cooking 🙂

Love

Richa