Chaat refers to the dish, which is more of a snack in India. Papri refers to a wafer made of chickpea. (See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaat ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papri_chaat )
RECIPE
Base of NAMAK PARA (about 2 lbs for 8 people; also known as nimki/namkin or nimkin or namakpare; recipe here or check youtube). We will use namak para from New India Sweets and Spices.* Top with the following:
CILANTRO MINT CHUTNEY (Green Chutney)
2 c (lightly packed) cilantro leaves (small stems ok)
1 c (lightly packed) mint leaves (leave out for Cilantro Sauce)
1 jalapeno
1 clove garlic
1 T lime or lemon juice
1/2 t salt
1/3 c yogurt (or up to 1/3 c water)
1 inch (1 T peeled, grated or diced) ginger (optional)
1 t roasted cumin seeds or 1 t (roasted*) powder
1 t sugar
Blend all of the above. Makes about 2 cups. Refrigerates up to 4 days.
* https://pipingpotcurry.com/how-to-make-cumin-powder/
TAMARIND CHUTNEY (IMLI CHUTNEY)
3 T tamarind paste
2 c water
1/2 t cumin powder
1/4 t cayenne (or 1/2 t chili powder)
3/4 c brown sugar
1/2 t salt
1/2 t garam masala (or chat masala) (optional)
1/2 t ground ginger (optional)
Mix water and tamarind paste to dissolve lumps, strain. Combine with remaining ingredients and cook 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chutney has slightly thickened. Cool and serve. Store in fridge for up to one week or freeze.
YOGURT SAUCE (or use our Raita recipe!)
2 c yogurt
1/2 t chili powder
1/2 t (roasted) cumin
1/4 t coriander powder (optional)
CHICKPEAS (see recipe on this site)
ALSO…
Steamed cauliflower
Diced tomatoes
Diced onions
Diced green onions
Diced radishes
Cilantro leaves
Diced fried chicken (optional)
Chaat masala (optional)
*The other ingredients are also available made fresh. Order “Papri Chaat” one day ahead by the person; will be about $4.50 per person; She will give all ingredients: Nimki, yogurt, mint sauce, tamarind sauce, potato/chickpea mix.
