Samosa Chaat
Samosa Chaat is a classic Indian street food made by topping crispy samosas with chickpeas, chutneys, yogurt, and crunchy sev. A burst of flavors and textures in every bite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 19kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g cooked chickpeas canned, rinsed, and drained
- 4 samosas pieces, store-bought or homemade
Toppings
- 240 g plain yogurt whisked smooth
- 45 g tamarind chutney
- 45 g green chutney mint-coriander
- 100 g finely chopped red onion (or 1 medium red onion)
- 100 g finely chopped tomato (or 1 medium tomato)
- 30–45 sev crispy chickpea noodles
- 8 g fresh coriander chopped
- 1 g chaat masala
- 1 g ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 5 g finely chopped green chilies (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the samosas: Warm the samosas in an oven or air fryer until crisp.
- Build the base: Place samosas on plates and break into chunks with a spoon.
- Add chickpeas: Spoon chickpeas over the samosas and season lightly with salt and cumin.
- Layer on the sauces: Drizzle yogurt, tamarind chutney, and green chutney generously.
- Top it off: Scatter onions, tomato, sev, coriander, and green chilies if you like more heat.
- Serve immediately: Eat right away while the samosas are still crisp under all the toppings.
Notes
Ingredient Swaps:
- Use rajma (kidney beans) instead of chickpeas.
- Add shredded lettuce for freshness.
- Don’t overload chutneys — balance is key.
- Serve quickly to keep samosas from getting soggy.
- Prep chutneys, yogurt, and chickpeas in advance.
- Assemble only when ready to serve.
- Serve in small bowls for parties.
- Pair with masala chai for the full street-food experience.
- Add grated cheese for a fusion twist.
- Top with crushed papdi (crispy wafers) for extra crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg