Monday, August 28, 2017

Bread-katori Chaat 

           A simple, delicious recipe that you can enjoy on festivals and special occassions, Katori Chaat is extremely delectable and spicy in taste. This easy-to-make chaat recipe has a healthy twist to it and you can certainly enjoy it without any guilt.


For the filling :
  1. 3-4 boiled potatoes
  2. 1 cup boiled garbanzo/channa.
  3. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  4. a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
  5. 2 tsp chilli powder
  6. 2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
  7. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
  8. 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
  9. Chaat masala
  10. salt to taste

For serving above the filling:

  1. Beaten yoghurt (dahi)
  2. Onion-cilantro chopped.
  3. Khajur- Imli ki Chutney (sweet chutney)
  4. green chutney
  5. Sev

METHOD
:
  • Bake bread in a hot oven at 230°C (450°F) for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool the katoris.

For the filling
  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. 
  • When they crackle, add the asafoetida.
  • Add chilli powder, coriander-cumin seed powder, turmeric powder, amchur, salt and 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. 
  • Add smashed potatoes and garbanzo roughly.
  • Cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep aside  so that it cools.

How to proceed
  • Fill each katori with a portion of the filling (aloo-channa).
  • Top with curds, chopped onion -cilantro mix,  khajur-imli ki chutney, green chutney, sev.
  • Serve immediately.