This easy indian chaat is a crowd pleaser! All you need is a box of ready to use samosas, boiled chickpeas and few condiments that you could either make at home (recipes linked in this post) or purchase from store! Chaat has this magical ability to get me excited, every single time, I mean it! Indian chaat recipes offer a delightful array of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors and I often find myself daydreaming about them. Well, maybe not every single moment, but it does occupy my thoughts on most days. Be it the indulgent aloo ki chaat or aloo tikki chaat or slightly lighter versions such as sprouted moong dal chaat, matar ki chaat or chana chaat, I haven’t met a chaat that I don’t adore.
What is Samosa Chaat
Samosa- the iconic snack from the indian subcontinent is a deep fried, triangle shaped pastry stuffed with a spiced potato and peas filling (most commonly), and sometimes meat or other fillings. Samosa chaat is a flavor packed popular indian street food combining crispy samosa with the mouthwatering tangy and spicy flavors of chaat. Crunchy samosa is broken into small pieces and then toppings such as creamy yogurt, coriander chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, sev (crunchy gram flour noodles), chaat masala, cumin powder, chopped onions, green chilli etc are added on top. Though you could simply add a handful of boiled chickpeas, I like to prepare flavorful chickpeas that have been seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices. You will find samosa chaat variations found across different states of North India. In state of Uttar Pradesh, samosa chaat is often adorned with spicy dried peas (matar or ragda), whereas in Delhi or Punjab, chole or white chickpeas are frequently used. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, looking for a quick bite, or simply craving something delicious and satisfying, this samosa chana chaat recipe will come in handy. It is my go-to option for parties and never disappoints!
Samosa Chaat is
Quick to Make - If you take help from store, this samosa chaat is super quick to make with store bought samosas and canned chickpeas. Vegetarian Friendly and easily veganized (omit the yogurt). A Crowd-Pleasing Hit - Samosas are irresistible, making this chaat a guaranteed favorite at any gathering. Burst of flavors - and textures. The different textures and flavors in each and every bite overwhelm you, but in a nice way! I mean this is one of the most satifying chaat there can be!
Ingredients
Chaat is a deeply personalizable dish and offers you a lot of room for creativity and including your taste preferences. While I am marking some ingredients below as optional, my chaat mantra is “the more, the merrier.” Feel free to load up your chole samosa chaat with whatever delights your senses. And when I say that, I don’t just mean pleasing the tastebuds, rather think vibrant colors and how they will make the chaat look appetizing. Here, contrasting colors of the green chutney, chopped red onions, yellow colored sev noodles and ruby pomegranate arils scattered over ivory yogurt with golden samosas peeking here & there add immensely to the visual appeal of this chaat.
How to Make Samosa Chaat
Prepare The Spicy Chana Masala
There are different ways in which you can make chana for chaat. I keep them simple yet flavorful. Personally, I do not like to spend 20-25 minutes to make chana masala (chickpea curry). Secondly, I don’t want my chaat to taste like curry. Here’s what I do.
Assemble Samosa Chaat
Make Ahead Tips (Storage)
Here is how you can plan ahead when serving samosa chaat for party.
Prepare the chole a day ahead or a few hours ahead and store refrigerated. Make the green chutney and tamarind chutney 2-4 days ahead if you are using homemade. You can also chop the onions, cilantro and green chilies(if using) and keep refrigetated.
Serving
Samosa chaat is best served with piping hot samosas, warm chana and drizzle of cold yogurt(dahi). It is a beautiful combination of warm and chilled bites along with the different textures. As soon as you prepare the chaat plate, serve it immediately since you don’t want the samosa pastry to get soggy. Alternatively, you can serve all the chaat components buffet style and the guests could prepare their chaat plates themselves. Makes for a really customized experience and prevents soggy samosas. If you are having a chaat party, consider making drinks such as jal jeera or mango shikanji (indian mango lemonade) on the side. And before you ask, yes, chai is a perfect accompainment too. If you are serving samosa chaat on Holi festival, consider serving with drinks such as thandai and rose falooda.
