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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer & Snacks

    Dahi Papdi Chaat Recipe

    Oct 25, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Dahi Papdi Chaat recipe is one of the popular Indian street food that you can find in any corner of India. It's mainly prepared using papris (savory crackers), sweetened curd (dahi), boiled potatoes, chickpeas, some sweet, spicy, and tangy chutney, and finally, topped with some sev.

    dahi papdi served in a white plate garnished with sev and papdi, dev and chutneys on the side

    This North Indian-style street chaat is so delicious, lip-smacking, and super easy to make. My daughter loves this chaat, so I always have a pack of store-bought papdi's and sev at home. I also make a big batch of coriander mint chutney and store them in the freezer.

    Traditionally Boiled Potato is added as a filling for the chaat recipe, but if you are looking for healthier options, you may also use boiled sweet potato for a twist.

    When you are ready to serve, assemble everything, and voila, it's ready in 15-20 minutes. Try this at home for your next get-together, game night, or kitty party, for your family and friends.

    Jump to:
    • What Is Dahi Papdi Chaat?
    • Why You'll Love This Dahi Papri Chaat
    • Dahi Papdi Chaat Ingredients
    • How to Make Dahi Papdi Chaat
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Tips & Variations
    • More Chaat Recipes
    • Other Snack Ideas
    • Dahi Papdi Chaat Recipe

    What Is Dahi Papdi Chaat?

    Dahi Papdi Chaat, also known as Dilli chaat, is a popular Indian street food! From sweet, sour, and spicy to tangy, this chaat is packed with many flavors in just one dish.

    • Dahi means yogurt (curd).
    • Chana means chickpeas.
    • Chaat means to taste (or to lick).

    It is made with crispy papdi's (savory crackers), sweetened yogurt, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, coriander mint chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, sev, and a few spices. These snacks are sold by food stall vendors across India along with other popular Chaats like pani puri, sev puri, samosa chaat, kachori chaat, etc.

    Why You'll Love This Dahi Papri Chaat

    • Easy to make
    • Spicy, Sweet, and Tangy
    • Delicious
    • Crowd-pleasing, favorite for all age groups.
    • Perfect for special occasions like get-togethers, parties, or festivals.

    Dahi Papdi Chaat Ingredients

    You will need a few key ingredients to make an authentic dahi papdi chaat at home.

    • Papdis: It is a thin, savory, crunchy wafer (or whole wheat crackers). It is available in Indian grocery stores. You can also make them at home.
    • Vegetables: I used finely chopped onions, and tomatoes.
    • Boiled potatoes: I used yellow potatoes. You can boil potatoes using a pressure cooker.
    • Boiled chickpeas: They add a nice bite to the chaat. I used White chickpeas (kabuli chana) in this recipe, you may replace them with black chickpeas (kala chana). If you want, you can cook dried chickpeas using an Instant Pot pressure cooker or use canned chickpeas, make sure to drain and rinse them before using.
    • Curd/Yogurt: I used fresh homemade yogurt. Do not use sour curd. Add some sugar and whisk it until smooth and creamy to get sweetened yogurt. Use cashew, coconut, or almond yogurt for vegan-friendly dahi papdi chaat.
    • Spices: Roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and black salt are the common seasonings for dahi papri chaat.
    • Sev: Thin sev (or nylon sev) is used. You can buy a packet from the Indian store.
    • Chutneys: Traditionally, 2 types of chutneys are used to make dahi papdi chaat.
      • Coriander mint chutney: It is made from coriander (cilantro), mint, green chilies, and lemon juice. It adds a bright, refreshing, tangy, and spicy flavor.
      • Tamarind date chutney: Also known as imli ki chutney or meethi chutney. It is made from tamarind, date, jaggery, and ginger powder. It adds a sweet and tangy taste. You can prepare these chutneys ahead of time and refrigerate them. You can also buy these chutneys from an Indian grocery store.
    • Extra Toppings: To make papdi chaat more delicious, you can fresh coriander, add pomegranate, and thin (nylon) sev.

    How to Make Dahi Papdi Chaat

    Whisk yogurt with some sugar till smooth and creamy.

    step to sweeten and whisk the yogurt

    Arrange 6-7 papdis on a serving plate.

    Then, place boiled, cubed potatoes, and boiled chickpeas on each papdis.

    Top up with some finely chopped onions and tomatoes over it.

    Add sweetened curd/yogurt over each papdi.

    step to arrange papdi and add potatoes and dahi collage

    Drizzle some green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney into each papdis.

    Then sprinkle roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and black salt.

    step to add green chutney and tamarind chutney on papdi collage

    Lastly, sprinkle thin sev, garnish with coriander leaves, and pomegranate.

    step to garnish dev, coriander leaves collage

    Serve immediately.

    dahi papdi served in a white plate garnished with sev and papdi, dev and chutneys on the side

    Serving Suggestions

    Dahi Papri chaat tastes best on its own, as it's packed with a lot of flavors spicy, sweet, and tangy. You can also serve it along with a hot cup of masala chai.

    Storage Suggestions

    Always make papri chaat fresh, as the papdis lose the crispness and will get soggy when kept longer outside. However, you can make prep the chutney's, boiled potatoes, and chickpeas a day before and store them in the fridge.

    Tips & Variations

    • Measurements: There are no exact measurements for this recipe. The toppings can be increased or decreased as per individual taste and preferences.
    • Healthy: To make it more healthy, you can add par-boiled or steamed sprouted green gram and also top it with pomegranate arils.
    • Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh and crispy papdi's. Papdis, sev go rancid very fast, even before their expiration date, so make sure to check them before using.
    • Homemade Chutney: Using homemade chutney adds more flavor and depth to the chaat, so avoid using store-bought chutneys if possible.
    • Serve immediately: Keep all the ingredients ready, when you are ready to serve, assemble the papri chaat on a serving plate and serve immediately. This helps to prevent the dahi papri chaat from getting soggy.  

    More Chaat Recipes

    • Corn Bhel
    • Bhel Puri
    • Avocado Pani Puri
    • Makhana Bhel
    • Boondi Bhel
    • Tomato slice Chaat
    • Khakra Chaat

    Other Snack Ideas

    • Masala French Fries
    • Gobi Manchurian
    • Veg Chilli Cheese Toast
    • Tandoori Aloo
    • Paneer Tikka
    • Poha Chivda

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    dahi papdi served in a white plate garnished with sev and papdi, dev and chutneys on the side

    Dahi Papdi Chaat Recipe

    Bhavana Patil
    Dahi Papdi Chaat Recipe is one of the popular chaat recipes that you can find in any corner of India.
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    Servings: 2
    Calories : 737
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Method: No-Cook
    Prep Time : 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 20 minutes minutes

    Ingredients
      

    For Curd (Yogurt)

    • ½-3/4 cup yogurt (dahi)
    • ½ tablespoon sugar

    For Chaat

    • 16 papdis
    • 1 medium potato boiled, cubed
    • ¼ cup chickpeas boiled, optional
    • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
    • ¼ cup tomato finely chopped
    • ¼ cup green chutney
    • ¼ cup sweet tamarind chutney
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
    • â…› teaspoon black salt
    • ½ cup nylon sev or as needed
    • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped
    • 2 tablespoons pomegranate optional

    Instructions
     

    • Whisk yogurt with some sugar till smooth and creamy.
      step to sweeten and whisk the yogurt
    • Arrange papdis on a serving plate.
    • Then, place boiled and cubed potatoes, and chickpeas on each papdis.
    • Top up with some finely chopped onions and tomatoes over it.
    • Add sweetened curd/yogurt over each papdi.
      step to arrange papdi and add potatoes and dahi collage
    • Drizzle some green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney into each papdis.
    • Then sprinkle roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and black salt.
      step to add green chutney and tamarind chutney on papdi collage
    • Lastly sprinkle thin sev, garnish with coriander leaves, and pomegranate.
      step to garnish dev, coriander leaves collage
    • Serve immediately.
      dahi papdi served in a white plate garnished with sev and papdi, dev and chutneys on the side

    Notes

    Tips & Variations

    • Measurements: There are no exact measurements for this recipe. The toppings can be increased or decreased as per individual taste and preferences.
    • Healthy: To make it more healthy, you can add par-boiled or steamed sprouted green gram and also top it with pomegranate arils.
    • Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh and crispy papdi's. Papdis, sev go rancid very fast, even before their expiration date, so make sure to check them before using.
    • Homemade Chutney: Using homemade chutney adds more flavor and depth to the chaat, so avoid using store-bought chutneys if possible.
    • Serve immediately: Keep all the ingredients ready, when you are ready to serve, assemble the papri chaat on a serving plate and serve immediately. This helps to prevent the dahi papri chaat from getting soggy.  
     
    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 737kcalCarbohydrates: 155gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 879mgPotassium: 1860mgFiber: 19gSugar: 115gVitamin A: 25810IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 388mgIron: 10mg
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