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Samosa Chaat

Samosa chaat is a mouth-watering and popular street food and is well-known for its spicy and tangy flavor. This savory dish is made by combining samosas, white peas curry, and a variety of toppings such as chutneys, yogurt, and spices. Each component can be prepared in advance and stored, making samosa chaat an excellent choice for Diwali celebrations and other gatherings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Hindu, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

For ragda:

For serving:

Instructions

  • Wash the white peas thoroughly and soak them for 5-6 hours (or overnight).
  • Once the peas are soaked, drain the water from them and rinse again.

Make the ragda curry:

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add oil. Once it heats, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add ginger and green chili. Saute for a few seconds. Next, add hing, ground turmeric, chili powder, and ground coriander.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of water and saute for about a minute.
  • Add the soaked peas and salt. Add 2½ cups of water. Mix well and deglaze the pot.
  • Cancel saute mode and secure the IP lid. Set the Instant Pot in Bean/Chili mode for 15 minutes.
  • Do a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • The peas should be well-cooked and slightly mushy. Open the lid and mix well.
  • Lightly mash some of the peas using a potato masher (this will help thicken the curry).
  • If the curry is too thick, add ½ cup of water and put the IP in saute mode for 2-3 minutes. Check and adjust the salt at this stage.
  • Put the Instant Pot back in saute mode. Add garam masala and tamarind paste. Mix and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Ragda curry is ready.

Assemble and serve:

  • Warm the samosa in an oven or air fryer. Also, make sure the ragda is warm.
  • Smash one samosa on a serving plate.
  • Add ½ cup warm ragda on the top.
  • Top with green chutney and mint chutney.
  • Sprinkle chaat masala and chili powder. Season with salt as needed.
  • Next, top ¼ cup of whisked yogurt. Add 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion.
  • Top with cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Soak the peas for at least 5-6 hours (or overnight). Unsoaked peas will take a long time to cook.
Once the white peas are pressure-cooked, mash some cooked peas well. This will help thicken the curry.
You can substitute white peas with chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Soak them overnight before using are pressure cook for 25 minutes. The rest of the recipe remains the same.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg