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Papdi Chat
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Ingredients:
For Papdi
- 2 cups maida or
all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp ajwain
- Oil for deep-frying
To Serve
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
(boiled or canned)
- 3 medium potatoes
(boiled, peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups curd / plain
yogurt (well-beaten)
- 1/2 cup green
chutney
- 1/2 cup tamarind
chutney
- Salt to taste
- Red chili powder to
taste
- Roasted cumin powder
- Chaat masala to taste
(optional)
- 2tbsp chopped coriander
leaves
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Preparation:
For
Papdi :
- Heat oil and
add to the maida. Mix salt and ajwain to the
maida and rub together. knead into a firm
dough using a little water.
- Make balls of
the dough and roll out into thin large
circles, prick all over with fork or knife.
Cut out small rounds from it with a cutter or
small katori. Repeat the same for entire
dough.
- Place on a
clean cloth.
- Deep fry on a
low flame till crisp and light golden in
color.
- When cold,
store these papdi's in an air-tight container.
Well sealed they will keep for 2-3 weeks.
To
Serve :
- Pour a thin
layer of beaten yogurt on a plate. Place about
5-6 papdi's on it.
- Cover with
little chick peas and chopped potatoes. Pour
2-3 tbsp of yogurt on top.
- Sprinkle with
spices to individual taste. Pour a little
tamarind & green chutney on the top and
garnish with coriander leaves and a crushed
papdi.
- Assemble and
serve immediately or it will become soggy.
Note
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- Ready-made
Papdi can also be used instead of preparing at
home.
- The toppings
could vary depending on the individual taste.
- Ingredients
can be served individually , to allow one to
prepare as per individual taste.
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