Sunday, July 19, 2009

Papdi Chat


Ingredients:
For Papdi:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ghee or oil
1/4 tsp. ajwain seeds (tymol seeds)
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Other Ingredients:
Green Chutney & Tamarind Chutney
Cumin Powder
Chat masala
Plain Sev
Beaten fresh curd
Salt to taste
1/2 cup boiled peeled chopped potatoes
1/2 cup boiled chick peas
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves

Method

For Papdi:
Mix all-purpose flour, ajwain seeds, ghee and salt.
Add enough water and knead into soft dough. Cover and leave for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into small portions. Roll out each portion of the dough with the help of some dry flour, roll into large thin rounds. Prick all over with fork. Cut out small rounds from it with a cutter.
Fry them in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Drain on paper towel. Store in an airtight container when cool.

To Serve:
Crush coarsely the papdis. Spread the papdis in a large plate.
Add potatoes, chick peas and onions all over. Drizzle beaten curd over them.
Sprinkle chutneys, salt, cumin and chaat masala all over. Garnish with chopped coriander and sev.
Serve immediately.

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