Samosa Chaat
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Samosa Chaat
Description
Samosa Chaat brings together crispy samosas, either homemade or store-bought, and a chickpea curry called chole made by cooking chickpeas in a spiced onion, garlic, ginger, and tomato sauce. The chole features cumin, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala for a balanced spice profile. The samosas are broken into pieces and layered over the chole in serving bowls.
The dish is topped with dollops of plain yogurt, cilantro chutney, tamarind chutney, garnished with thinly sliced red onion, fresh cilantro leaves, and sev for optional added crunch. This layering creates a lively combination of textures and flavors ranging from spicy and tangy to creamy and crisp.
Samosa Chaat is typically served hot as a snack or appetizer and showcases distinctive Indian chutneys that bring the components together. Using fresh spices and quality samosas enhances the dish’s character. The tamarind chutney adds a unique sweet-and-sour dimension essential to the final flavor.
For a healthier option, air-fried samosas may be used instead of fried, and various types of samosas can be experimented with. Sprinkle chaat masala or a pinch of garam masala over the assembled chaat to add aromatic depth just before serving.
Ingredients
For Chickpea Curry (Chole)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 red onion chopped, large
- 3 garlic sliced, cloves
- 1 inch ginger chopped, substitute 1 teaspoon frozen or minced ginger
- 1 green chili chopped, dried
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 cup plum tomatoes pureed
- salt to taste
- 14 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cup water hot
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
For Chaat
- 4 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
- 4 samosas homemade or store bought
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chutney see notes for substitutes
- 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney see notes for substitutes, sweet
- 1 teaspoon red onion thin slices
- 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped, leaves
- 2 teaspoons sev optional, substitute with other crunchy topping
Instructions
Make Chole
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the cumin seeds. Once it starts sizzling, add onions, garlic, ginger, chillies and spices - turmeric and coriander.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes over medium to low heat, stirring occasionally until the onions are golden brown.
- Pour pureed tomatoes into the saucepan, and add salt. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, covered. Stir a few times to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Add chickpeas, water, and Garam Masala powder and cook on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes to thicken.
Assemble Samosa Chaat
- Serve 1 cup of chole into each serving bowl.
- Top with dollops of yogurt, and break a samosa into each bowl. Add more chole, cilantro chutney, and tamarind chutney on top.
- Garnish with chopped red onions, cilantro leaves and sev (optional).
- Serve hot!
Notes
- Use air-fried samosas for a lighter version or try different types of samosas to vary the flavor.
- Freshly ground spices greatly enhance the flavor of the chickpea curry.
- Do not skip the tamarind chutney; it adds a critical sweet and tangy layer to the dish.
- Sprinkle chaat masala or a pinch of garam masala over the finished samosa chaat for extra aromatic flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1105IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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