Kolkata style Papdi Chaat differs from other regions as it has yellow peas, aloo toppings without curds along with chutneys. With generous sev toppings, this is a total hit with kids.
The Delhi version of Papri Chat uses sweet curds drizzled on top along with sev and has only aloo. So that Dahi Papdi Chat is different. Similar to the Dahi Papdi Chat, there is the Dahi Samosa Chat, Sev Papdi Chat, etc. Whereas Kolkata style papdi chat has yellow peas/ white peas similar to ghugni chat added on the top. The green chutney used in this is also different as it is a thick chutney made with roasted peanut added to give thickness.
Since this chaat didn't have curds in it, Chinnu also enjoyed it. The whole Kolkata Street Food Special dishes I made for the Thali Theme during September, was a super hit with my family as I selected the best street food from Kolkata and served it at home.
I already have two versions of Green chutneys, one with onion, and another without onions.
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Ingredients Used in making this papdi chat
The star ingredient that makes this chat different from the rest is the Yellow Peas or White peas.
Apart from using yellow peas, Kolkata chaat differs in not adding sweeten curds on the top. So basically this is Papdi Chat with Yellow peas.
You can add Chaat Masala and Kala Namak on the top to enhance the flovours.
You can make the Papdi as how I made in this Papdi Bada Dahi chaat
Other Chaats you can try!
Sharing some of the best street foods available in Kolkata here. Club Kachori, Moongphali Hara Chutney, Kolkata Ghugni Chaat, Aloo Kaddu Sabji, Khajur Imli Chutney.
Recipe
Kolkata Style Papdi Chaat ~ Kolkata Street Food Special
Ingredients
- 1 cup Potato boiled and cubed
- 1 cup Yellow Peas / White Peas, boiled
- 1 teaspoon Black Salt / Kala Namak
- Green Chutney as required
- Tamarind Chutney as required
- Sev as required
For Green Chutney
- 1 cup Coriander Leaves
- 1 cup Mint Leaves
- 4 nos Green Chillies
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Peanuts / Groundnuts, roasted and skinned
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparing for the Papdi Chat
- Wash and slash the potatoes. Microwave for 6 to 7 mins.
- Soak in water and remove the skin. Cube and keep it aside.
- Soak the Yellow Peas overnight. Change the water a couple of times.
- Pressure cook for at least 2 to 3 times till it turns tender.
- Have the rest of the ingredients ready like Imli Chutney and Sev.
How to make Green Chutney
- Wash and drain the herbs to remove excess water.
- Take all the ingredients except lemon juice and pulse to get a smooth paste.
- Transfer to a bowl and squeeze in lemon juice. Adjust salt.
- If you make a thick chutney, you can store it in a container for at least 3 days.
Assembling the Papdi Chat
- On the serving plate, place about 6 papdis.
- Place the aloo over it, followed by boiled peas.
- Now, drizzle the imli chutney over it.
- Followed by green chutney.
- Finally, add a generous amount of sev over it.
- You can sprinkle Kala namak finally over it.
Radha says
This is an interesting variation. We loved the chaat and thanks for the recipe.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I never realized that there is a difference in the papdi chaat. This is a great idea to use vatana to top the papdi. We loved it and it was very filling as well. Thanks for sharing the recipe and I will be making this often.
Rajani says
Good to know the different takes on the same chaat based on the region, but it’s chaat. So I am sure everyone would love any and all versions :-)). That plate looks real delicious !
Harini Rupanagudi says
Wow! To top the papdi chaat with ghughni is a superb idea. I am drooling over the pictures. A very addictive chaat for sure.
NARMADHA says
Wow.. that looks too tempting chaat. Good to know how different regions make minor variations to the same chaat. Would love to enjoy it anytime.
Priya Srinivasan says
Kolkata style papdi chat looks totally inviting valli, chat always is tempting, isn't! I love this simple version topped with yellow peas and potatoes, sans the curd !
Vaishali says
When it comes to chat - I am all in for it, and this Kolkatta style looks amazing...must give it a try right away, though I make a similar version with the golgappas, but let me try with the papdi.
Suma Gandlur says
We love any kind of chaat at home and this sure is a tempting version too.