By Nandini Bhushan
Street food in India is a vibrant and integral part of culinary culture, offering diverse flavours, textures and aromas. The rich journey of Indian street food varies widely from region to region, reflecting the country’s diverse culinary tradition. From east to west and north to south, every corner offers its own unique street food made with locally available ingredients. Cheap and easily available, these street foods are consumed by millions.
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Banarasi tamatar ki chaat
Banarasi tamaatar ki chaat is a delightful street food dish from the holy city of Varanasi. It is a sweet, tangy and spicy treat made using tomatoes, aromatic spices and a unique mix of ingredients.
Ingredients
(Serving for 3 to 4 persons)
Ripe potatoes: 6 to 7
Boiled potatoes: 2 diced
Green chilli: 2 finely chopped
Ginger: 1 inch grated
Ghee: 2 tsp
Asafoetida (Hing): ¼ tsp
Cumin seed: 1 tsp
Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Garam masala powder : 1 tsp
Chaat masala: 1 tsp
Jaggery or sugar: 2 tsp
Tamarind pulp: 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Step 1
Heat ghee in a deep pan. Add cumin seed and let it splutter. Add asafoetida for extra aroma. Toss in grated ginger and chopped green chilli and saute for a minute.
Step 2
Add chopped tomatoes and cook on medium heat until they turn soft and mushy. Add turmeric powder and salt and mix well, cover and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Add tamarind pulp and jaggery or sugar. Let the mixture cook until it thickens slightly. Add the garam masala and chaat masala.
Step 4
To assemble the chaat, layer the boiled potato in a serving bowl. Pour the hot tomato mixture over them. Top with a dollop of whisked curd, sprinkle sev, add crushed papri, and garnish with coriander leaves.
Enjoy the perfect blend of tangy, spicy and sweet flavour.
