Crisp Papdi Chaat with Tamarind and Yogurt Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A vibrant North Indian street food snack featuring crisp fried dough wafers topped with spiced potatoes, tangy chutneys, and creamy yogurt. This Indian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs papdi (fried wheat flour wafers), boiled potatoes, peeled and diced, boiled chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

20 pieces papdi (fried wheat flour wafers)
2 medium boiled potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
1 cup plain yogurt, whisked
1/2 cup tamarind chutney
1/4 cup green chutney (coriander-mint)
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp red chili powder
2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup sev (crispy gram flour noodles)
1 small finely chopped onion

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Instructions

Step 1: Arrange 20 papdi pieces on a large serving plate in a single layer.
Step 2: Distribute 2 medium diced boiled potatoes and 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas evenly over the papdi.
Step 3: Drizzle 1 cup whisked plain yogurt evenly across the papdi and toppings to add creaminess.
Step 4: Spoon 1/2 cup tamarind chutney and 1/4 cup green chutney in thin streams over the yogurt layer to provide sweet and spicy notes.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, and 1/2 tsp red chili powder evenly over the assembled chaat for extra flavor and heat.
Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, 1/2 cup sev, and 1 small finely chopped onion for crunch and freshness.
Step 7: Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crisp and soft textures and vibrant flavors.