31 December 2007

Spicy Bread Chaat


INGREDIENTS:

Croutans/fried bread pieces – 20
½ tortilla (cut into small pieces) deep fried
Chat masala – 2 tsp
Roasted cumin powder – 2 tsp
Boiled chickpeas/canned chickpeas / chickpeas curry ( chana masala ) – 1 cup
½ red medium size onion (chopped)
1-2 green chilies (chopped)
2 tbsp tamarind chutney/tomato sauce
Mint leaves – 4-5
Chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
Chopped tomato – 1-2 tbsp
Boiled & peeled potato – 2 (sliced)
Salt to taste
Beaten & salted yogurt - ½ cup

METHOD:

If you do not have croutans then you can use deep fried bread pieces.
Soak the dry chickpeas in water for 5-6 hr and after that boil in pressure cooker with salt and water. Drain the chickpeas in colander. You can also use canned chickpeas.
Cut the boiled and peeled potato in thin slices.
Now take a bowl or snacks plate and spread half of potato slices & half of boiled chickpeas. Pour salted yogurt over them. Sprinkle cumin powder, spread half of croutans, chopped onion, green chili and coriander leaves. Now pour 1 tbsp of tamarind chutney and add some of deep fried tortilla pieces. At last sprinkle 1 tsp of chat masala. Mouthwatering bread chat is ready to serve.

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