Easy Dahi Boondi Chaat Recipe (Spicy Boondi Chaat)
Craving a quick, tangy, and refreshing snack? This easy dahi boondi chaat recipe is your go-to street food classic. Ready in just 10 minutes with yogurt, chutneys, and crispy boondi! Perfect for summer or anytime you want a burst of flavor.
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What is Boondi
Boondi are small, crispy balls made from gram flour (besan). These tiny gram flour balls are deep-fried and soaked in warm water before using to give a soft yet crunchy texture. You can find ready-made boondi in any Indian or Pakistani grocery store.
Dahi Boondi Chaat is a popular street food from Pakistan and India. It’s a spicy, tangy, and refreshing yogurt-based chaat made with crispy boondi pearls and spicy chutneys.
This easy boondi chaat is packed with flavors from chaat masala, imli chutney (tamarind chutney), and mint chutney.
It takes just 10 minutes to make and is perfect as a quick snack, a light lunch, or even dinner. If you love bold, chatpata flavors, this is the chaat for you!
Ingredients for Dahi Boondi Chaat Recipe
How to Store Spicy Boondi Chaat
- You can store dahi boondi chaat in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep it in an airtight container and don’t add the garnishes until you’re ready to serve.
- When serving, just give it a good stir. Then top with papdi, thin sev, pomegranate seeds, and a sprinkle of chaat masala. Enjoy it fresh and full of flavor!
Recipe Notes
- Add diced cucumber for extra crunch and freshness.
- Adjust the spices and chutneys to suit your taste.
- Use regular sugar if you don’t have brown sugar or jaggery.
- No fresh herbs? Use dried mint and coriander instead.
- Make sure your yogurt is fresh and not sour.
- You can skip papdi and sev if you want a lighter version.
- If the yogurt mixture is too thick, add a little water, buttermilk, or milk. (I added ½ cup of water to loosen the thick, creamy yogurt.)
FAQs
Yes, you can make boondi at home using a gram flour batter and a slotted spoon. Just pour the batter through the spoon into hot oil to form tiny crispy balls.
You can use dried mint and coriander as a substitute.
Add a little water, buttermilk, or milk to thin it out and get the right consistency.
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Recipe
Easy Dahi Boondi Chaat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup chickpeas (boiled)
- ½ cup potatoes (boiled and cubed)
- ½ cup boondi balls (soaked in warm water for a few minutes and strained)
- 1 cup onions (chopped)
- 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 2 tablespoons mint (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons coriander (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons green chilies (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ cup imli chutney (tamarind chutney)
- ½ cup mint chutney
- papdi (for garnishing)
- thin sev (for garnishing)
- pomegranate seeds (for garnishing)
- chaat masala (for garnishing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, brown sugar, salt, and water until smooth and creamy.
- In a serving bowl, spread the yogurt mixture as the base. Top with chickpeas, potatoes, boondi, onions, tomatoes, mint, coriander, green chilies, and red chili powder. Mix gently.
- Drizzle the imli chutney and mint chutney over the top.
- Garnish with papdi, thin sev, pomegranate seeds, and a sprinkle of chaat masala.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy! And remember “COOKING IS EASY!”
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Notes
- Adjust the spices to your taste.
- You can use dried mint and coriander if fresh is unavailable.
- Ensure the yogurt is not sour.
- If your raita is too thick, add a little water, buttermilk or milk to reach the desired consistency. (I added ½ cup of water because I used thick, creamy yogurt.)
