Kolkata Style Papdi Chaat ~ Kolkata Street Food Special
Kolkata style Papdi Chaat differs from other regions as it has yellow peas, aloo toppings, and chutneys without curds. With generous sev toppings, this is a total hit with kids.
Course Appetizers & Starters, Dinner
Cuisine Bengali
Keyword Chat Dishes, Kolkata Style Papdi Chat
By Cook Method Boiled
Occasion Evening Snack, Weekend Special
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Chaat Recipes, Street Food
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Soaking Time 8 hourshours
Total Time 8 hourshours25 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
Ingredients Needed
1cupPotato boiled and cubed
1cupYellow Peas / White Peas boiled
1tspBlack Salt / Kala Namak
Green Chutney as required
Tamarind Chutney as required
Sev as required
For Green Chutney
1cupCoriander Leaves
1cupMint Leaves
4nos Green Chilies
4clovesGarlic
1inchGinger
1tbspPeanuts / Groundnuts roasted and skinned
2tbspLemon Juice
1tspSugar
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.