Ingredients
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1 big bunch coriander
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1 big bunch mint leaves
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3-4 garlic cloves
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4-5 green chillies (adjust to taste)
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1 small piece of ginger
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1 medium boiled and peeled potato
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2-3 tbsp tamarind pulp
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1/2 to 1 fresh lime juice
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2 tsp black salt
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1 small piece of jaggery
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Regular salt to taste
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1/2 cup water
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2 medium mashed potatoes
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1 tsp roasted and coarsely pounded whole coriander seeds
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1/2 tsp black salt
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1/2 tsp chaat masala
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1 tsp dhania powder
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1 tsp roasted cumin seed powder
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1/2 tsp chili flakes
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1 cup boiled kala chana
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2 medium onions, finely chopped
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2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
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1 whole fresh pomegranate (seeds extracted)
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1 cup chilled water
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Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
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Masala boondi
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Pooris
About
6 g of protein per serving, this Pani Poori Chaat is an excellent twist to regular pani poori,
and I know you and your family will absolutely love it!
Nutrition
This chaat is loaded with digestive-friendly herbs like mint and ginger, while the kala chana provides an excellent source of plant-based protein and fibre.
Estimated Nutritional Values (assuming 4 servings):
Calories: ~210 kcal per serving
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fat: 3g
Steps
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In a blender jar, combine the coriander, mint leaves, garlic, green chillies, ginger, 1 boiled potato, tamarind pulp, lime juice, black salt, jaggery, regular salt, and 1/2 cup water. Blend everything until smooth to create the green chutney.Tip - For Jain version, in chutney instead of potato, you may use gaathiya or peanuts or you can take 1.5 tbs bread crumbs - any thickening agent will work |
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In a large mixing bowl, take the 2 mashed potatoes. |
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Add the coarsely pounded coriander seeds, black salt, chaat masala, dhania powder, roasted cumin powder, and chili flakes. Mix the spices well with the potatoes. |
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Stir in the boiled kala chana, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, and fresh pomegranate seeds until evenly combined. |
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Pour the prepared green chutney over the mixture, followed by 1 cup of chilled water. Mix everything thoroughly. |
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Top with fresh coriander leaves and a generous handful of masala boondi. |
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Serve the chaat mixture chilled alongside crisp pooris. |
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Zero-Waste & Substitutes * Substitutes: If you are out of jaggery, you can use a couple of pitted soft dates to sweeten the chutney.You can also easily swap kala chana for boiled whole moong or white kabuli chana. |
