Samosa Chaat is a delectable Indian street food that combines the crispy goodness of samosas with a variety of flavorful toppings. Crushed samosas are topped with spiced potatoes, chickpeas, tangy chutneys, yogurt, and crunchy sev, creating a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. This popular snack is a perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and savory elements, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
**Ingredients:**
**For the Samosa:**
- Store-bought or homemade samosas: 4-6
**For the Chaat:**
- Boiled potatoes: 2, chopped
- Boiled chickpeas: 1 cup
- Chopped onions: 1 cup
- Chopped tomatoes: 1 cup
- Fresh coriander leaves: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Green chutney: 1/2 cup
- Tamarind chutney: 1/2 cup
- Plain yogurt: 1 cup, whisked
- Chaat masala: 2 teaspoons
- Roasted cumin powder: 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Black salt: to taste
- Sev (crispy chickpea noodles): 1 cup
- Pomegranate seeds: 1/2 cup (optional)
1. **Prepare the Samosas:**
- If using store-bought samosas, heat them according to the package instructions. If using homemade samosas, fry or bake them until crispy.
2. **Prepare the Toppings:**
- In a bowl, mix the chopped boiled potatoes and boiled chickpeas. Add a pinch of salt and chaat masala to taste.
- Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, and coriander leaves.
3. **Assemble the Chaat:**
- Take a serving plate and place 1-2 samosas on it. Slightly crush the samosas with your hands or a spoon.
- Top the crushed samosas with a generous portion of the potato-chickpea mixture.
- Add a layer of chopped onions and tomatoes.
- Drizzle green chutney and tamarind chutney over the toppings.
- Add a few spoonfuls of whisked yogurt over the chaat.
- Sprinkle chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and black salt to taste.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, sev, and pomegranate seeds (if using).
4. **Serve:**
- Serve the samosa chaat immediately, allowing the flavors to meld together for a delicious and tangy snack.
Enjoy your flavorful and refreshing samosa chaat!