Description
A gorgeous snack heavily packing beans, yogurt, and chutneys inside an 'edible basket (Tokri)' made by deep-frying julienned potatoes pressed between strainers.
Restaurants serving Aloo Tokri Chaat
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Chickpeas
- Onion
- Plain yogurt
- Tamarind
- Mint
- Chaat masala
- Cumin powder
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Julienne potatoes finely, soak in water, drain, spread in a strainer, press with another strainer, and deep-fry in hot oil to make a basket shape (Tokri).
- Put boiled chickpeas, cubed boiled potatoes, chopped onions inside the finished basket.
- Pour plain yogurt, tamarind sauce, mint sauce to the brim, sprinkle Chaat Masala, cumin powder, chili powder, salt to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Chaat Masala acidity and savory fried potato
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Tortilla bowl (as a sub for an edible bowl)
Pairing
Masala Chai、Fresh juice
Trivia
[Trend] Due to its visual impact and beauty, it invariably stars at 'Chaat (snack) counters' in Indian weddings and lavish parties; a highly photogenic street food.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] First enjoy the inside ingredients with yogurt, finally crush and eat the basket (bowl) that softened slightly absorbing the sauce!
Allergen
Soy, Dairy