A healthy twist to Chaat
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| The picture has been taken by the Author from her kitchen |
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla
Recently, I had guests at my place and I wanted them to taste this delicious Chaat.
Chaat is
an Indian appetizer or can be treated as a snack. This is usually taken before
the main course to stimulate hunger.
As someone who spent her childhood in UP, Tikkis made
out of boiled potatoes were the most sought-after Chaat served
there. One would very easily find a lot of vendors in their carts selling Alu-Tikki
Chaat during the evening.
The burst of variety of flavours like sweet, tangy,
spicy, or savoury comes from the Chutneys, which are prepared
either from tamarind, jaggery, mint, or coriander paste. Not to forget, spiced
curd for extra tanginess, onion, peanuts, or seu for the extra crunch.
Generally, Tikkis are prepared from
boiled potatoes mixed with spices, but I prepared the Tikkis from
boiled and mashed kidney beans, potatoes, and some rice flour.
I soaked some fistfuls of kidney beans overnight,
pressure-cooked them with potatoes for about 3–4 whistles. I added some boiled
potatoes with rice flour and chopped coriander leaves with boiled kidney beans.
I added some salt, cumin powder, and chilli powder before creating some Tikkis
out of this mixture.
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| The picture has been clicked by the Author from her kitchen |
I put these Tikkis on a flat pan
with Ghee greased on both sides of them and let them cook on a
slow flame for about 6–7 minutes on each side. I put a lid on the pan to make
them cook a bit faster.
After they’re cooked properly, I flattened them a bit
more and fried them on a high flame on the same pan until they turned crispy on
both sides.
After they’re done, I served them with spiced curd
mixture, sweet, sour, and spicy chutneys, chopped coriander, and onion.
Compliments from my guests validated my efforts, and
surprisingly, these guests consisted mainly of kids under age five! So, this
proved that the dish is kid-friendly.
Try it at your home and let me know in the comment section how it turned out!
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Swati Sarangi
09.06.2025
P.s: This post is a part of #BlogchatterFoodFest hosted by blogchatter.
I love chaats and masala snacks, this post was like a treat in itself! I could almost taste the tangy, spicy burst of flavors just reading through it. I’m always looking for ways to enjoy my favourites guilt-free, so this healthy twist really caught my attention. I am definitely going to try this next time.
ReplyDeleteI have had tikkis made from kidney beans and potatoes but never made chaat out of them. Tikkis are truly delicious. Will try chaat next time!
ReplyDeleteMy kindda tikkis. I make them with everything leftover many times. And they taste so yummy, even without potatoes.
ReplyDeleteIt's really tempting recipe which no doubt will stimulate the hunger in good way!
ReplyDeleteI love aloo tikki, but this combination, damn wondering how would it even taste.
ReplyDeleteKidney bean ka tikki? That's certainly a healthy twist...well-thought-out and, of course, validated too. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a yummy recipe, very unusual but sounds and looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteThis 'chaat' not only looks very appetizing, but seems to have pretty good nutritional value as well. Very innovative chaat.
ReplyDeleteI have soft corner for chaat and this blog is making me hungry and curious to try it out soon! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy tikkis made with beans, they're tasty and filling. I also use leftover masoor ki dal sometimes, and it turns out really good. It’s a nice way to use up leftovers without wasting anything.
ReplyDeleteAnjali Tripathi Upadhyay/Messymom
Than you so much Swati for sharing this wonderful chaat recipe.I love having such snacks with my evening tea or just like that when the mood for somethings chatpata strikes. I like the addition of kidney beans that would be fibe rich and a good dose of protein.The only thing is I cannot cook it without planning, or can I use canned beans for it?
ReplyDeleteKidney bean tikkis are a great way to include protein in our diet in a fun and tasty way. My family loves them with spicy garlic chutney. You can even use them in burgers. Tastes awesome!
ReplyDeleteA big fan of chaat here. Loving your healthy twist and it is soon going to be on my menu.
ReplyDeleteLove how you turned traditional chaat on its head, swapping chickpeas for protein and sweet potatoes for fibre adds such clever nutritional flair, all while keeping that irresistible crunch. It’s the kind of guilt‑free indulgence our inner foodie and wellness coach both cheer for.
ReplyDeleteOh! dear its raining heavily out here at my place, please make this chaat for me... kuch sach ma chatpata khane ka man ha aj... healthy yet tasty. Should I come to your place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely twist on a classic snack, Swati. I love the idea of swapping out potatoes for protein-rich kidney beans in the tikkis—serving it with chaat-style chutneys and spiced curd makes it feel both familiar and refreshingly wholesome.
ReplyDeleteMust try this .Never done this version before :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and healthy twist to our beloved chaat! I love how you've kept the flavors intact while making it guilt-free & protein-rich. Definitely going to try this version soon, looks so tempting and refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a healthy snack. I usually make only the tikki and have it with salad. Will try chaat version
ReplyDeleteOoo that's an interesting twist the regular aloo tikkis! Definitely healthier!
ReplyDeleteYour twist on chaat is pure genius! I tried adding the yogurt and mint combo at home—such a delicious, refreshing change. It’s become my new go-to snack. Thanks for the inspiration! 😊
ReplyDeleteI love chaat! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNoor