🥙 Samosa Chaat Recipe (Street-Style)
Crispy Samosas, Tangy Chutneys & Creamy Yogurt — Chaat Lovers Rejoice!
Samosa Chaat is one of the most popular and flavorful Indian street foods. It’s made by crushing crispy samosas and topping them with spicy chickpeas, cooling yogurt, zesty chutneys, and crunchy onions. Every bite is a perfect mix of textures and flavors — spicy, sweet, tangy, and crunchy. This easy samosa chaat recipe brings authentic Indian street food right to your kitchen.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Samosa Chaat
- 🌶️ Bold, spicy, tangy, and sweet — every flavor in one dish
- 🧆 Uses leftover samosas or store-bought for convenience
- 🧑🍳 Quick to assemble with make-ahead components
- 🌱 Vegetarian and customizable
- 🥣 Perfect for tea-time snacks, parties, or weekend treats
📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Chaat:
- 2–3 samosas (homemade or store-bought), slightly crushed
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas (chole) or canned chickpeas, drained
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, whisked with a pinch of salt and sugar
- 2 tbsp green chutney (mint-coriander chutney)
- 2 tbsp tamarind chutney (imli chutney)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp sev (crispy gram flour noodles)
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Salt, to taste
🍽️ Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chickpeas
- If using plain chickpeas, sauté them with a bit of oil, salt, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder for flavor.
- You can also use leftover chole or chana masala for added depth.
Step 2: Assemble the Chaat
- On a plate or bowl, place crushed samosas as the base.
- Top with warm or room temperature chickpeas.
- Drizzle with whisked yogurt.
- Add green chutney and tamarind chutney generously.
- Sprinkle onions, tomatoes, chaat masala, and lemon juice.
- Finish with sev and chopped coriander.
✅ Pro Tip: Serve immediately to keep the samosas crisp!
👩🍳 Tips & Variations
- Use air-fried or baked samosas for a lighter version
- Add pomegranate seeds for a juicy, sweet pop
- Replace chickpeas with sprouted moong for a healthier twist
- Make it vegan by using plant-based yogurt
- Serve it in small bowls for chaat platters at parties
🫓 What to Serve with Samosa Chaat
- A cup of masala chai or sweet lassi
- Pair with papdi chaat or dahi puri for a full street food experience
- Add spicy pickled onions or mint lemonade on the side
📦 Storage & Prep Tips
- Prep all toppings in advance and store separately
- Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess
- Leftover chickpeas and chutneys can be used in bhel, kachori chaat, or wraps
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