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Dahi batata puri on a white plate topped with pomegranate seeds
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Dahi Puri (Mumbai Street Style Chaat)

Dahi Puri is a beloved Indian street food known for its delicious combination of sweet, spicy, tangy, and creamy flavors. Crispy puris, tangy chutneys, cool yogurt, and tasty toppings come together to create a snack that everyone loves. Just one bite, and you'll be addicted!
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: dahi batata puri, dahi puri, dahi sev puri
Diet: Nut-free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Author: Meeta Arora

Ingredients

  • 14 Puris or Golgappe, you can use store-bought or homemade
  • 1 Potato medium-sized, boiled, peeled, and crumbled/mashed
  • 1/3 cup Boiled kala chana or steamed sprouts
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Yogurt (curd) whisked, mixed with 1 teaspoon sugar + 1/4 teaspoon salt, and chilled
  • 1/4 cup Mint Cilantro Chutney
  • 1/3 cup Tamarind Chutney
  • 1/3 cup Nylon sev
  • 2 tablespoon Cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Pomegranate seeds optional

Spices

Instructions

  • Keep all the ingredients ready before starting to make dahi puri. Have boiled crumbled potatoes, chopped onion, boiled kala chana, and cilantro. Also, keep the chutneys, sev, spices, and pomegranate seeds on the counter.
  • Place 7 puri's spread out on a plate.
  • Crumble the boiled potato and place some on each of the puri.
  • Top with some chopped onions and then with kala chana (black chickpeas). Sprinkle some chaat masala.
    Add onions and spices to puri for dahi puri recipe
  • Top each puri with 1/2 teaspoon green mint cilantro chutney. Then, top each puri with a teaspoon of tamarind chutney.
    Add chutneys to make dahi puri recipe
  • Fill yogurt evenly into each puri.
  • Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, chaat masala powder, red chili powder (optional), and kala namak to taste.
  • Then top each puri with sev.
  • Spread some yogurt and tamarind chutney over the puris.
  • Then garnish with pomegranate seeds and cilantro leaves.
    Closeup shot of dahi puri on a white plate
  • Serve dahi puri immediately. Make another serving following the same steps.

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Notes

  • Homemade chutneys add more flavor than store-bought ones. You can prepare them ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
  • Ensure you have all the ingredients ready before assembling the dahi puri, as the chutneys can cause the puri to become soggy.
  • Consume the prepared dahi puri chaat immediately to enjoy all the flavors of this mouthwatering dish. 
  • Substitute dairy yogurt with alternatives such as plant-based yogurt, almond yogurt, or coconut yogurt for a vegan/dairy-free version.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg