Sev Mamra Chaat

Ingredients

• 2 cups (200g) puffed rice 2 cups (200g) puffed rice
• 1 cup (100g) sev (fried gram flour noodles) 1 cup (100g) sev (fried gram flour noodles)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black salt 1/4 teaspoon black salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
• Salt to taste Salt to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 5g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 5g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.8g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, sev, chopped onion, tomato, and cilantro.
2. 2.
   Drizzle the tamarind chutney over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
3. 3.
   Sprinkle the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, black salt, red chili powder (if using), and salt over the mixture.
4. 4.
   Toss everything together until well combined.
5. 5.
   Serve immediately and enjoy the crunchy and flavorful Sev Mamra Chaat.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Tamarind chutney — If you don't have homemade tamarind chutney, you can use store-bought tamarind chutney as a substitute. Adjust the quantity according to your taste preference.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of spice, sprinkle some finely chopped green chilies on top.
• Add a handful of roasted peanuts or cashews for an additional crunch.
• Customize the chaat by adding diced boiled potatoes or grated carrots for more texture and flavor.
• Adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing the amount of chaat masala and red chili powder.
• Serve the Sev Mamra Chaat immediately after preparation to maintain its crunchiness.

Serving advice

Serve Sev Mamra Chaat in individual bowls or paper cones for an authentic street food experience. Garnish with a sprinkle of sev and a few cilantro leaves for an attractive presentation.

Presentation advice

To elevate the presentation, serve the Sev Mamra Chaat on a platter lined with banana leaves or colorful napkins. Arrange the bowls of chaat in a visually appealing pattern and garnish with a drizzle of tamarind chutney and a sprinkle of chaat masala.