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Katori Chaat

Crispy edible katoris filled with spiced chana, potato, curd and chutneys—an easy home-style Katori Chaat recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Snack, Street Food
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
  • ½ tsp salt for dough
  • 2 tbsp oil hot — for dough + frying
  • water as needed to knead dough
  • 1 cup boiled chickpeas (chana) for filling
  • 1 potato, boiled and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green chutney
  • ½ cup tamarind (imli) chutney
  • 1 cup curd / yogurt (beat lightly)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sev (or roasted sev) for crunch
  • fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish
  • salt, chaat masala, red chili powder to taste for filling and topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • small bowl (for mould)
  • deep frying pan / kadhai
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add 2 tbsp hot oil and mix well. Then add water slowly and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Divide dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a small disc, dusting lightly with flour if needed. Prick the disc lightly with a fork so it does not puff up while frying.
  3. Take a small bowl or cup as mould. Gently drape the rolled dough disc over the inverted bowl so it takes bowl-shape. Trim excess dough carefully.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan. When oil is hot, carefully slide in the dough-bowls and deep fry on medium heat till they turn golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
  5. To prepare filling: in a bowl mix boiled chickpeas, chopped potato, chopped onion and tomato. Add a pinch of salt, chaat masala, red chili powder and mix gently.
  6. To assemble: take one crispy katori. First spoon in 2–3 tbsp of the chickpea-potato mixture. Then drizzle 1 tbsp curd, 1 tbsp green chutney, 1 tbsp tamarind chutney on top.
  7. Top with chopped onions, tomatoes, sev, and chopped coriander leaves. Sprinkle a little more chaat masala or red chili powder if wanted. Serve immediately so the katori remains crisp.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can bake the katoris instead of deep frying — this reduces fat significantly while keeping crispiness. Use whole wheat flour or mix with maida for more fiber.