Hi everyone! This is my first BLOG HOP post and I am very excited for it.
I am so glad to meet and join this fabulous group of committed bloggers, who decide a particular theme twice a month and then they create and share recipes related to that theme. My excitement was doubled as I came to know that this time, they have decided one of my best Indian food category….. CHAAT!!!
Chaat is one snack which bring smile to many Indian faces. Originally Chaat belongs to Uttar Pradesh (India), but due to its versatility and fame it is being adopted in all parts of India.
My contribution to this month’s Blog hop is
1.Aloo Chana Chaat.
2.Baigan ke Dahi wade!
Potato & Chickpeas spicy mix & EggPlant fritters dipped in Yogurt and some chutneys
Aloo Chana Chaat is oil free and a great snack to have as a salad or as tea time snack. Potato is the most popular vegetable worldwide and is also a very versatile ingredient used in most chaat items. Chickpeas are tiny marble-sized legumes that has a mildly nutty flavor and texture which can be butter or starchy. They are strong nutritionally specially for vegetarians providing a low calorie, fat-free and rich source of protein and iron.
We all love to have chaats, anytime and chaats need no special occasion. When Chaat Special theme was decided for BLOG HOP, I was very much excited as it was indeed my favorite theme. Who doesn’t loves chaat…yummmmm…mmmmm!!!!
Aloo Chana Chaat– This fantastic chaat surprisingly does not call for curd or yogurt like others chaat do but is blended well with sweet and tangy tamarind chutney to give a tickle to the taste buds. Sweet and green chutneys are an integral part of most chaat recipes which enhances the flavors of the chaat. Aloo Chana chaat is a very popular Indian street food where Aloo means Potatoes and Chana means the chickpeas or garbanzo beans and chaat means snack.
Chaat is a term describing savory snacks, typically served at road-side tracks from stalls or food carts in India, where you find people thronging for their favorite chaats. Some of the very popular chaats are Bhel puri, Pani puri, Aloo Chaat, Papadi Chaat, Samosa Chaat, Aloo tikki, Ragda patties et. Every chaat has its distinctive chaat bursting with wonderful tangs.
Normally you find this variety of snack prepared more often on the streets of North India. This chaat has brilliant balance of relishes from the sweet & tangy tamarind chutney, spiciness from the green chutney, chilli powder, warmth from the cumin powder and earthy flavors from mint and coriander leaves that gives a striking thrill to the palate. This dish rejuvenates and keeps us healthy and provides us with good nutrition.
Aloo Chana Chaat
Ingredients
Potato, cut into small cubes-1 big
Chick peas/garbanzo/kabuli chana – ½ cup
Chaat masala-1 tsp
Coriander, finely chopped- 1 bunch
Cumin powder- 1 tsp
Green chillies, chopped- 1
Lime juice- 1 tsp.
Mint leaves, chopped- ½ bunch
Onion, finely chopped- 1 no
Red chili powder-1 tbsp.
olive oil-1tsp.
Salt to taste
Sweet tamarind chutney- 2 tbsp.
METHOD
1. Soak the chickpeas overnight and then boil it. Drain the excess water and let it cool .
2.Take a bowl and add the potato cubes (boiled and cut into small cubes) and chickpeas.
3.Add onions, green chilies, red chili powder, chaat masala, coriander, mint leaves, lime juice, salt, sweet tamarind chutney, oil and mix well.
4.Add in some freshly roasted cumin powder and mix well.
Serve fresh or chilled and enjoy!
Swati.
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BAIGAN KE DAHIWADE
This is my Mother’s Recipe who is my Guru and a great cook. She loves to experiment with food and I have inherited the same from her. Recently she made this recipe and she asked me to try them. I tried them for this BLOGHOP theme and the result was superb. Try this out friends I am sure you are going to love it.
Dahi wadas are traditionally made with Urad daal ( Bengal gram daal) and are very soft and delicious to eat. These days many variations are made such as Moong daal wada, Oats Dahi wadas etc. These Dahi wadas are made with Egg plant slices and Gram flour batter. Let us proceed with the recipe.
Baigan Ke dahi wade
INGREDIENTS-
For making Wadas
Eggplant or Baigan- 1/2 big cut into 1 cm slices ( 6 slices)
Besan or gram flour- 2 tbsp.
Rice flour-1 tbsp.
Salt- to taste
red chilly powder-1/2 tsp.
cumin powder-1/2 tsp.
water- to make thick batter
Oil for deep frying.
For topping wadas
Thick stirred yogurt -1 cup
Sweet Tamarind chutney( 1 tsp in each wada)
Green coriander chutney(1 tsp. in each wada)
Cumin powder- 3 tsp.
Salt
red chilly powder(1.2 tsp in each wada)
METHOD
1. In a big bowl make a thick batter using besan( gram flour), all spices and water. Stir this baater so that no lumps are formed.
2. Dip each slice of eggplant or baigan in this thick batter and deep fry them in hot oil.
3. Take them out on a paper towel and let the excess oil get absorbed.
4. Place each wada in serving plate and top it with yogurt, chutneys and spices.
5. Serve and enjoy.
Swati.
other Chaat Special recipes by enthusiastic culinary bloggers are
Vani
http://marudhuskitchen.com/www/channa-chaat-recipe-chickpeas-chaatgarbanzo-beans/
Jayashree T
http://www.evergreendishes.com/2015/07/22/ragda-patties/
http://www.evergreendishes.com/2015/07/22/dahi-puri/
Piyali
http://mytrystwithfoodandtravel.blogspot.in/2015/07/palak-pakora-chaat-my-toungue-goes-tap.html
Padma
http://www.masalakorb.com/puri-recipe-for-pani-puri/
http://www.masalakorb.com/sprouted-moong-bean-chaat/
I am purely in love with your baingan dahi wadas. I often pandey my baingan wadas. Will try with chaat style next time! Awesome work. Also, loved the pictures especially for baingan ❤️
Thankyou so much my dear <3
Both aloo chana chaat and baigan dahi vadas looks inviting and specially the dahi vadas is a must try dish …so lovely it is
Thanks Vani!
Loved this Baigan Ki Dahi Wade…Lovely recipe and will try soon
Thankyou So much Alka…I am glad you liked them <3
Lovely dishes Swati, liked both of them. awesome ones. Baingan chaat is new to me, thanks for sharing
Thankyou Jayashree…I am so happy to see your comment!
I am truly excited to go through your CHAAT recipes. The first one gives an interesting dimension combining the ingredients into a delicious platter and does not use yogurt. The alu chana looks finger licking delicious. The baigan Dahi Vada gas left me bereft of words. I can see a creation filled with so much that it shines through in the deliciously gorgeous pictures. Mothers and their creations do have such spell bounding impact on us. All I want to do is have eye full of the Dahi Vada and thank your mother for this super yummy CHAAT.
You made my day Piyali…What a wonderful paragraph of appreciationg words you have shared with me…I am so glad dear…Thankyou so much!!
I am truly excited to go through your CHAAT recipes. The first one gives an interesting dimension combining the ingredients into a delicious platter and does not use yogurt. The alu chana looks finger licking delicious. The baigan Dahi Vada has left me bereft of words. I can see a creation filled with so much love that it shines through in the deliciously gorgeous pictures. Mothers and their creations do have such spell bounding impact on us. All I want to do is have eye full of the Dahi Vada and thank your mother for this super yummy CHAAT.
Super elated to go through your CHAAT recipes and …..Baingan ke dahi vade won my heart totally and from the moment I have laid my eyes on them, I have been fighting the urge to grab a few from the screen itself. They have been made to perfection and I seem to be glued to it. All said and done the aloo channa chaat is also something I would definitely want to indulge on a healthy note!!…Thanks to your mum for the yummy recipe!!
Thanks dear
Interesting recipes and so innovative. I’m in love with those dahi vadas, yum!
Thanks !