Description
Samosa chaat is a vibrant and flavorful Indian street food dish that combines crispy samosas with spiced chickpeas, tangy pickled onions, creamy yogurt, and crunchy toppings for a delightful mix of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickled Onions
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- Pinch of salt
Spiced Chickpeas
- 2 tbsp vegetable, sunflower or rapeseed oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds, plus a pinch for testing the oil
- 400g can chickpeas, drained
- ¾ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 teabag
- 1 tsp salt
- 60ml water, plus extra as needed
Assembly
- 4 vegetarian samosas (shop-bought or homemade)
- 200–300ml Greek yogurt, whisked
- 3–4 spring onions, finely chopped
- Handful of fine sev or Bombay mix (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pickled Onions: Place the finely sliced red onion in a heatproof bowl filled with just-boiled water. Leave it to soak for 10 minutes, then drain the water. Toss the onions with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside. The onions will turn a vibrant magenta color, adding tang and color to the dish.
- Cook Spiced Chickpeas: Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Drop in a pinch of cumin seeds to test if the oil is hot; once they start to sizzle, add the remaining cumin seeds followed by the drained chickpeas. Sprinkle in the salt, turmeric, chilli powder, and ground cumin, then add 60ml water. Break open the teabag and stir its contents into the mixture. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. Gently mash some chickpeas in the pan to create a saucy consistency, adding a little more water if needed.
- Assemble the Chaat: Spoon the spiced chickpeas onto a serving platter. Cut the samosas into chunks and layer them over the chickpeas. Drizzle the whisked Greek yogurt evenly on top, then scatter the pickled onions over the dish. Garnish with chopped spring onions and, if desired, a handful of fine sev or Bombay mix for added crunch and texture.
Notes
- The pickled onions add a wonderful bright and tangy flavor that balances the richness of the samosas and chickpeas.
- If preferred, use homemade vegetarian samosas for an even fresher taste.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder based on your heat preference.
- Adding sev or Bombay mix is optional but provides delightful crunch.
- The teabag adds a subtle depth; black tea is recommended for best flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: samosa chaat, Indian street food, vegetarian snack, chickpeas recipe, spiced chickpeas, yogurt chaat, tangy onions
