Samosa Chaat is a spicy, tangy, flavorful, and one of the popular Indian street food or snack recipes. It is usually prepared with samosa topped with chole or chana masala, samosa sauces such as tamarind sauce, fresh veggies, herbs, and sev. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Samosa Chaat with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to show the making process clear. This Samosa Chaat is one of the best street food recipes that can be served as an appetizer, or as a tea-time snack.
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What is Samosa Chaat?
Samosa Chaat is a tangy, spicy, and sweet Indian street food dish. 'Chaat' is nothing but flavor-filled savory snacks enjoyed with fresh lentils, veggies that are topped with sauces, fresh yogurt, and some crunchy sevs, papads, or pani puris. And chaats are one of the popular dishes served by Indian street stall vendors, restaurants, and even households.
Samosa Chaat is one of the varieties made with samosa, layered with Chana masala or chole (chickpea curry), samosa sauces, yogurt, and some fresh veggies, herbs, and crispy sev. And it is perfect to serve as an appetizer, snack, or sometimes even as a filling meal.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Samosa Chaat are basic Indian spices, sauces, and other fresh ingredients. I have listed the full ingredients list for Chole in the recipe card below. And following are the other toppings you will need to make Samosa Chaat.
- Samosa - You can use frozen samosas, store brought samosas, or homemade fresh Samosas to make this chaat
- Curd - Plain whole milk yogurt that balances the spiciness from the chole
- Tamarind Sauce - Gives a tangy flavor and it is also easy to make from scratch. You can also find them in most Indian grocery stores
- Green Chutney - For fresh aroma and taste
- Onions and Tomatoes - Important ingredients for a refreshing taste
- Cilantro/Coriander Leaves - Adding some fresh cilantro leaves brings a whole lot of flavor to your chaat
- Chaat Powder - For a perfect Indian Street Style flavor. I have missed keeping the chaat powder for the photo and you can find them in the spice powder section at Indian grocery stores. You can also substitute it with dry mango powder also called amchur powder
How to make Samosa Chaat?
The recipe I have shared here is Samosa Chaat a popular Indian Street food. Here I have used Chole as a base for making the chaat, but you can also use Chana masala for similar results.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this Samosa Chaat, but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Making Samosas - I have used store-bought samosas for making this chaat, but I also have a detailed recipe for making Samosa here on this blog
- Preparation of Chole - You can use Chole or Chana masala for making the base. I already have the recipes for Chole and Chana Masala up in this blog that you can refer. And, I also shared the step by step instructions for making Chole in the recipe card as well
- Preparation of Samosa Chaat - In a serving bowl, add 2 to 3 small ladles of prepared chole gravy and 2 moderate size samosas. Make sure to break the samosas into bite-size pieces as shown in the picture
- Topping - Top the Samosa again with a ladle of chole gravy and top them with your favorite samosa sauces. I have used tamarind sauce, green chutney, and thick curd. Add some freshly diced onion, tomato, coriander leaves, sev, and chaat masala powder
- Serve - Serve this finger-licking Samosa Chaat as a meal, appetizer, or as an evening snack with a cup of Masala Chai.
Tips
- Canned Chickpeas - If you are using canned chickpeas then I recommend 2.5 to 3 cups of canned chickpeas for this recipe. Note: You can use the same water from the can and adjust the consistency by adding water if needed
- Instant Pot Method - Add the soaked chickpeas and 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 12 minutes. Once the alarm beeps allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. After that release the remaining pressure manually
- For the stovetop - Add the soaked chickpeas to a large pot and add 5 cups of water. Bring it to boil on medium heat. Then simmer the heat and cook for about 50 to 60 minutes for soft chickpeas (Note: both the stovetop and instant pot method are suggested for 1 cup of dried chickpeas that are soaked overnight)
- Samosa - I have used store-bought Samosas for this particular recipe, but I already have a detailed recipe to make the Samosa from scratch that you may be interested in
- Samosa Sauces - You can top the chaat with your favorite samosa sauces but I have used basic tamarind sauce, green chutney, and yogurt as the topping sauce
Calories
This Samosa Chaat recipe contains roughly 308 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may alter if you change any of the ingredients. You can also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Storage Suggestions
Chaats are usually made fresh and topped with fresh toppings and enjoyed immediately. So I don't recommend storing the Samosa Chaat, but you can prepare ahead of the chole and samosa and store it for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Whenever you will like having a chaat you can reheat the chole and samosa and top them with fresh toppings.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this Samosa Chaat as a quick-filling snack, appetizer, or even as a meal to satisfy your appetite. You can also serve it for parties, large family gatherings or to finish up your leftover samosa and chole.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar recipes below and more at street food recipes and Indian recipes.
- Aloo Chaat
- Samosa
- Pav Bhaji
- Gobi 65 (Cauliflower Fry)
- Medu Vada
- Chicken Pakora
- Vazhaipoo Vadai
- Street Style Kalan
Samosa Chaat Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Samosa Chaat Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a popular Indian street food at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Samosa Chaat
Ingredients
For Chole
- 1 cup Chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 2 cups Water
- ¼ cup Oil
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Cinnamon Stick, small
- 3 Cloves
- 4 Cardamom
- 2 Green Chili, slit
- 1 Onion, chopped (medium size)
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste , or grated ginger garlic
- 1 tsp Paprika , or Kashmiri Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Chole Masala
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1½ cup Diced Tomatoes
- Salt, as needed
- 1 tsp Kasoori Methi
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
- 1 tsp Ginger, julienned, to garnish
For Samosa Chaat
- 2 Samosa, per serving
- 2 tsp Tamarind Sauce
- 1 tsp Green Chutney
- 2 tsp Curd, Plain Yogurt
- ½ tsp Onion, diced
- ½ tsp Tomato, diced
- 2 tsp Coriander Leaves, chopped
- Sev, to sprinkle
- Chaat Masala, or dry mango powder, to sprinkle
Instructions
To make Samosa Chaat
- In a pressure cooker with medium heat, add the overnight soaked chickpeas, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt, and close the lid with the regulator. Wait for 5 whistles and switch off the heat. Allow the pressure cooker to naturally release the pressure and then open the lid (see notes for using an instant pot, stovetop, or canned chickpeas)
- Reserve these cooked chickpeas for later use (make sure not to discard the water that we used for cooking the chickpeas)
- In a pan with medium heat, pour oil and add bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom, and green chilies and saute until it turns aromatic. Add the chopped onions and saute until it turns soft
- Add ginger-garlic paste or grated ginger garlic and saute until it turns aromatic. Then add paprika, garam masala, chole masala, turmeric powder, and give a quick mix
- Add the diced tomatoes and stir and cook until they turn mushy. Now add the cooked chickpeas with water and give a good mix. Season with salt and cook for 7 to 10 minutes. We have already added a tsp of salt while cooking chickpeas so keep an eye while adding salt
- After 10 minutes, simmer the heat and cook the chole until it turns reddish-brown (for a thicker curry you could also mash some of the cooked chickpeas with a masher)
- Finally, add kasoori methi, and coriander leaves and give a nice mix. Remove the Chole from the heat and it is now ready for you to make Samosa Chaat
- In a serving bowl, add 2 to 3 ladles of prepared chole gravy and 2 moderate size samosas. Make sure to break the samosas into bite-size pieces as shown in the picture
- Top the Samosa again with a ladle of chole gravy and top them with your favorite samosa sauces. I have used tamarind sauce, green chutney, and thick curd
- Add some freshly diced onion, tomato, coriander leaves, sev, and chaat masala powder. Now the spicy and tangy Samosa Chaat is ready for you to taste and enjoy
Video
Notes
- Canned Chickpeas - If you are using canned chickpeas then I recommend 2.5 to 3 cups of canned chickpeas for this recipe. Note: You can use the same water from the can and adjust the consistency by adding water if needed
- Instant Pot Method - Add the soaked chickpeas and 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 12 minutes. Once the alarm beeps allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. After that release the remaining pressure manually
- For the stovetop - Add the soaked chickpeas to a large pot and add 5 cups of water. Bring it to boil on medium heat. Then simmer the heat and cook for about 50 to 60 minutes for soft chickpeas (Note: both the stovetop and instant pot method is suggested for 1 cup of dried chickpeas that are soaked overnight)
- Samosa - I have used store-brought Samosas for this particular recipe, but I already have a detailed recipe to make the Samosa from scratch that you may be interested in
- Samosa Sauces - You can top the chaat with your favorite samosa sauces but I have used basic tamarind sauce, green chutney, and yogurt as the topping sauce
- Serving - The recipe for chole shared here can be served in up to 7 to 8 servings with 2 samosas per serving. But you can also reduce the quantity per serving as per your preferences
Nutrition
FAQ
Samosa Chaat is a tangy, spicy, and sweet Indian street food dish. 'Chaat' is nothing but flavor-filled savory snacks enjoyed with fresh lentils, veggies that are topped with sauces, fresh yogurt, and some crunchy sevs, papads, or pani puris. Samosa Chaat is one of the varieties made with samosa, layered with Chana masala or chole (chickpea curry), samosa sauces, yogurt, and some fresh veggies, herbs, and crispy sev. And it is typically served as an appetizer, snack, or sometimes even as a filling meal.
Samosa is a triangular veggie or meat-filled pastry snack enjoyed with sauces like tamarind sauce, green chutney, and other samosa sauces. But Samosa Chaat is made with smashed or crushed samosa topped with chole, chana masala, sauces, curd, sev, and fresh veggies.
No, it is not healthy as it contains oil-fried samosa, sauces that are high in calories. But you can always bake your samosa, and use homemade chutney and sauces for making it a healthy snack.
This recipe contains 308 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may alter if you change any of the ingredients. You can also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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