Indian Street Food Recipes: Ghugni Chaat

(Serving for 4 persons)

Dried white peas: 2 cups

Onion: 2

Tomato: 2 finely chopped

Ginger: 2 inch grated

Garlic clove: 5 minced

Cumin powder: 2 tsp

Turmeric powder: 1 tsp

Coriander powder: 2 tsp

Garam masala powder: 1 tsp

Chaat masala: 1 tsp

Mustard seeds: 1 tsp

Bay leaves: 3

Oil: 3 tsp salt to taste

For garnishing

Onion: 1 finely chopped

Tomato: 1 diced

Green chilli: 3 finely chopped

Lemon: 1 cut into wedges

Sev (optional)

Tamarind chutney ( optional)

Mint chutney ( optional)

Chopped Coriander leaves

Step 1

Rinse the dried white peas and soak them in enough water for 6 to 8 hours.

Step 2

Once soaked, drain the peas and pressure cook for about 3 to 4 whistles until soft but not mushy. Once done, set aside.

Step 3

To prepare the masala, heat oil in a pan. Once medium hot add bay leaf and mustard seeds and let it splutter. To this add the chopped onion and saute until they turn golden brown.

Step 4

Next add grated ginger, minced garlic and chopped green chilli. Saute for about a couple of minutes until the raw smell of garlic disappears.

Step 5

Add cumin powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Finally, add the cooked peas to the masala mixture. Stir them all together and add the required amount of water to achieve the desired consistency. Let it simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 7

Sprinkle garam masala and chaat masala and let it come to a boil. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Transfer the ghugni to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped onion and tomato, green chilli and fresh coriander leaves. Add Sev, tamarind and mint chutney as per your taste. Squeeze a wedge of lemon and serve immediately.