Masala Puri Chaat

Masala puri chaat is very popular in Bangalore.. My hubby loves it. Almost all days he eats chaat there. So I thought let me give a try on this chaat. It was a great hit. He loved it a lot. I was very happy to do it. Gals, Do try this simple,yummy chaat.



Ingredients:

• Pani puri shells - 10-12
• Sev
• Coriander leaves
• Carrot - grated
• Onion - 1 chopped fine

Green chutney:

• Coriander leaves
• Green chilly - 1
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp

 Method:

• Grind it in a mixer using water.

To dry roast and grind:

• Cloves - 4-5
• Cinnamon - 1"
• Cardamom pods - 2
• Marati moggu - 1
• Coconut - 6 tsp grated
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Coriander seeds - 2 tsp

 Method:

• Dry roast all the above ingredients and grind it using water.

For masala:

• Peas -soaked and boiled - 1 cup
• Toor dal - 1/4 cup
• Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala - 1 tsp
• Tamarind paste - 1 tsp
• Jaggery - small piece

Method:

• Boil peas for about 2-3 whistles.
• Boil Toor dal with turmeric powder for about 5 whistles.
• Grind the boiled toor dal with the dry roasted spices powder.
• Heat a pan, add the ground paste, add all the dry powders  ( chilly powder, garam masala)
•  Add salt and required water. Add the green chutney , tamarind paste and jaggery to it. 
• Close and cook for 5 mins.
• Add the boiled peas and allow it to boil once. The masala is ready.

Final Chaat:

• In a plate, place 5-6 puri shells and break it.

• Add the masala on top of it.
• Garnish it with the onion, carrot and sev.

Super delicious Masala Puri Chaat !

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