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    Home » Recipe Course » Appetizers & Snacks

    Dahi Papdi Chaat (Indian Street Food)

    September 7, 2022 . By Sandhya Manikandan . 4 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Dahi Papdi chaat in a green bowl

    A famous Delhi street food, Dahi Papdi Chat, is a crispy sweet, spicy and tangy chaat that packs a whole lot of flavor. Also known as Dilli chaat, this popular street food is made with crispy papdi (whole wheat crackers), sev (thin gram flour noodles), yogurt, and a variety of chutneys. 

    Dahi Papdi Chaat in a bowl with chutneys in the side and pomegranate seeds

    Similar to Sev puri, this Dahi papdi chaat has a crispy base of papdi topped with chutneys and yogurt (curd). While sev puri has more of a crunch, Dahi papdi chat has a chilled cooling crunch due to the yogurt. One more version of this chat is the Dahi Bhalla Chaat. It is a spicy and soft lentil fritter that is topped with yogurt and chutneys.

    What is Dahi Papdi Chaat?

    Also known as Aloo Papdi Chaat or Sev Papdi Chaat, this chaat is native to the streets of Delhi. It also called as Papri chaat in the native lingo. It is a perfect balance of all tastes in one simple dish. You will feel the tanginess, sweet and spice of the chutneys coupled with the cooling yogurt finished off with a crunch from the thin gram flour sev.

    It is loaded with boiled potatoes, black chickpeas or sprouts topped with crumbled puris and chutneys drizzled on top. I usually have both tamarind chutney and cilantro chutney ready in the refrigerator, so making an authentic chaat becomes an easy fix.

    What chutneys are needed to make Papri Chaat?

    Usually, there are three types of chutney used in any chaat dish to bring that authentic taste. They bring all the flavors of sweet, tangy and spicy all together in one bite.

    • Sweet Tamarind chutney - This chutney combines the taste of sweet and tangy. The sweetness of dates and tanginess of the tamarind along with jaggery makes it a must addition for Sev Puri.
    • Cilantro chutney - It is chutney prepared with fresh mint leaves, coriander, lemon juice and salt.
    • Red garlic chutney - This is a spicy chutney made with red chilies and garlic. You can increase or decrease the number of chilies according to your spice preference. You can also skip this chutney in a pinch.

    How to make Papdi Chaat at home?

    Pre-preparation

    Before starting to prepare this Dahi papdi chaat, make sure you have all the ingredients ready. You dont want to start making the chaat, and have to stop in between for ingredients, as that can make the chaat soggy and you will miss the crunch.

    • I added boiled black chickpeas to this chaat. These are optional or you can replace them with sprouted chickpeas or sprouted moong dal too.
    • Soak the chickpeas a day before and boil them till they are soft.
    • Boil potatoes. Let them cool, then peel and mash them. I usually mash the potatoes with my fingers. If you like, you can add some salt and mild chilli powder to the mashed potatoes.
    • Make the chutneys a day before and store them in the refrigerator.
    • Make sure the yogurt is chilled.

    Assembling Papdi chaat

    • Keep 7 puris in a shallow plate with enough space between them so that they not are tightly packed.
    • Add some crumbled puri over them and then the crumbled potato over them.
    papdi (whole wheat crackers) in a green bowl
    papdi topped with potatoes and black chickpeas in a bowl
    Chutneys topped on dahi papdi chaat
    Papdi topped with potatoes in a bowl
    dahi topped on papdi
    Sev topped on dahi papdi chaat
    • Add some boiled chickpeas next over the puri. You can also substitute the chickpeas for sprouts.
    • Next comes the yogurt, spread it evenly over the puris.
    • Then come the chutneys, first spread the red garlic chutney and then the mint cilantro chutney.
    • Add the tamarind chutney a little bit generously for that tangy taste.
    • Then sprinkle chat masala over the top. The chat masala would be available in Indian stores near you.
    • Add the nylon sev generously on top.
    • Garnish the Dahi papdi chat with cilantro and pomegranate seeds
    • Serve immediately and then prep the next plate.
    Hand holding papdi chaat street food in a green bowl

    Tips to make the best Delhi Papdi Chaat

    • Homemade chutneys are the best way to enjoy authentic chat recipes at home. They have a fresh taste and also bring all the ingredients together.
    • You can make the chutneys beforehand and store them in the fridge for later use
    • Chilled yogurt is a must if you want to enjoy this popular street food.
    • Make sure all the ingredients are ready before assembling as the chutneys and yogurt will make the papdi's soggy.
    • Have this mouthwatering chat immediately to enjoy the crunch, tangy, sweet and spicy flavors exploding in your mouth.
    spoonful of dahi papdi chaat

    Enjoy this Dahi Papdi Chaat for an easy non-cook snack. This the a great addition to a party too. Just take all the ingredients and let everyone enjoy making their own chaat!

    If you love chaat/street food like me, here are some more recipes you will enjoy!

    Sev Puri - A popular Mumbai street food, Sev Puri is a sweet, spicy and tangy chaat.

    Dahi Vada - This favorite Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla recipe has the softest lentil fritters drenched in creamy yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutney’s.

    Vada Pav - Vada Pav is the humble street food of Mumbai, that every person can afford and find easily.

    Pav Bhaji -  Try this one-pot Pav Bhaji recipe in the pressure cooker and you will not make it any other way again!

    Ragda Chaat - This easy yellow peas chaat made with sweet and spicy chutneys, and is the popular Delhi street food.

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    Dahi Papdi chaat in a green bowl

    Easy Dahi Papdi Chaat

    Meeta Arora
    A famous Delhi street food, Dahi Papdi Chat, is a crispy sweet, spicy and tangy chaat that packs a whole lot of flavor. Also known as Dilli chaat, this popular street food is made with crispy pooris, sev (thin gram flour noodles), yogurt, and a variety of chutneys. 
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    Servings: 2
    Calories: 189
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Nut-free, Vegetarian
    Method: No-cook
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 0 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 14 Puri flat crisp papdi
    • 1 Potato medium, boiled, peeled and chopped/mashed, mixed with salt and chili powder to taste
    • 4 tablespoon Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana) pre-boiled (optional) or sprouted moong beans
    • ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala
    • ½ cup Yogurt (Dahi) chilled
    • 3 tablespoon Red Garlic Chutney optional
    • 3 tablespoon Mint Cilantro Chutney
    • ¼ cup Tamarind Chutney
    • ½ cup Nylon sev thin
    • 2 tablespoon Cilantro leaves chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Pomegranate seeds optional
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    Instructions
     

    • Keep all the ingredients ready before starting to make dahi papdi chaat. Have boiled potatoes and black chickpeas. Also keep all three chutneys, sev and chaat masala on the counter.
    • Place 7 puri's spread out on a plate. Crumble some puri's oven them.
    • Crumble some boiled potato on each of the puri.
    • Spread some boiled black chickpeas over the puris. You can also use sprouted moong dal in place of black chickpeas.
    • Spread ¼ cup of dahi on the puris.
    • Spread 1 tablespoon of red garlic chutney and green mint cilantro chutney.
    • Spread a couple of teaspoons of tamarind chutney on each puri.
    • Sprinkle a quarter teaspoon chaat masala on top.
    • Then spread sev on the puri's.
    • Then garnish with cilantro leaves and pomegranate seeds.
    • Serve dahi papdi chaat immediately. Make another serving following the same steps.

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    Notes

    • Homemade chutneys add fresh flavors than store-bought ones. You can make them beforehand and store them in the refrigerator.
    • Make sure you have all the ingredients ready before starting to assemble the sev puri as the chutneys can turn the puri soggy.
    • Consume the prepared papdi chaat immediately to enjoy all the flavors of this mouthwatering dish. 

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 1297mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword dahi papdi chaat, indian street chaat, papri chaat
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    1. Pushpa says

      August 08, 2020 at 1:38 am

      It is a very good recipe.

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      • Piping Pot Curry says

        August 10, 2020 at 1:14 pm

        Hey Pushpa – So glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing back.

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    2. Rey Thomson says

      July 12, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Please write it as Dahi as curd, Dahi is not Yogurt both Curd and Yogurt are completely different by using Curd it makes as traditional.

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      • Meeta Arora says

        July 27, 2020 at 7:31 am

        I agree that curd and yogurt technically are different. But in India, what is use to make dahi papdi chaat or other chaat recipes with dahi, is actually yogurt. The way we make it is by using previous dahi as a starter and adding it to warm milk. Here is the recipe of how we make dahi at home - https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-dahi-yogurt/

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