Submitted By: Taz
Ingredients:
To Blend ‘Khatta Meetha Chatni’:
2 Cups Fresh Mint Leaves (Pudina Patta) – rough chopped
1 Cup Fresh Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta) – rough chopped
1-3 Fresh Green Chiles (Hari Mirch) – seeded and rough chopped
2 Tbs Jaggery (Gur) – grated – can substitute granulated sugar if desired
1 tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera)
½ tsp Tamarind Concentrate (Imli)
½ tsp Chaat Masala
Juice of 1 Lemon (Nimbu Ras)
Chana Chaat:
½ lb Yukon Gold Potatoes (Aloo) – peeled and cut into ½ inch ‘cubes’
1 Tbs Ghee
½ tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera)
1 Can (15oz) Chickpeas (Chana Dal) – drained and rinsed
2 Roma Tomatoes (Tamatar) – chopped
¼ Cup Red Onion (Pyaz) - diced
¼ tsp Kosher Salt (Namak)
Optional Garnish:
¼ Cup Pomegranate Seeds (Anardana)
3-4 Tbs Indian Vermicelli (Sev) – broken into small pieces
Additional Fresh Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta) – chopped
Preparation:
Place the cubed potato in a small pot and cover with water – Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil – Allow to cook until fork tender (apx 8-12 minutes) – Drain and allow to cool
Place all the ‘to blend’ ingredients in the work bowl of a blender or small food processor and blend into a smooth paste (add as little water as necessary to achieve consistency) – This is your Khatta Meetha Chatni which can be used for more than just this dish – Set aside until needed
Heat the ghee in a medium/large skillet over medium heat until shimmering – Once ghee is hot, add the cumin seed and allow to cook until they ‘crackle’ (apx 45 seconds)
Add the cooked potato, chickpeas, tomato, and onion – Sauté for 3 minutes
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature – Transfer to a medium/large bowl and add 5 Tbs of your Khatta Meetha Chatni (from Step 2) – Thoroughly combine
Cover and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour
When ready to serve, adjust flavor with additional Khatta Meetha Chatni, lemon juice, and chaat masala – Give it a good stir, garnish as desired, and serve chilled or at room temperature as a snack, a ‘salad’, or as a side dish