Chaat Recipes With A Twist For Your House Party

If there is one thing we all love unanimously is CHAAT! Tangy, crispy, spicy-sweet & addictive, this Indian street-style snack is often present across global menus. Moreover, there are many types of chaat recipes like aloo tikki chaat, bhel, sev puri. A lot of die hard chaat lovers may not experiment with different type of chaat recipes. However, a few innovative chaat ideas are fun to try too! Try these easy chaat recipes with a twist for your next house party or when hunger pangs beckon.

Pasta chaat:

Yes, there is a chaat variation that can be made with pasta too! Take one cup of your favorite pasta like macaroni, farfalle or penne. Next, boil the pasta & strain. Pour cold water on pasta to keep them from sticking to one another. Brush with little olive oil. Further, chop one boiled potato into cubes. Also, chop one small tomato & onion finely & keep aside. 

Now to assemble, take the boiled pasta in a big bowl. Next, add cubed potato, red chili powder, chaat masala & Himalayan salt to taste. For an easy chaat variation, add oregano. Now, add finely chopped onion, tomatoes. Give it a mix. Further, add sweet dates-tamarind chutney & green chutney. Mix gently. Finally, top with sev, chopped coriander & serve.

Also Read: 15 Pasta Fun Facts & Amazing Pasta Trivia

Makhana Bhel Recipe:

Rustle up a delicious chaat with makhana or fox nuts. In addition to being tasty, makhanas have several health benefits too. Low on calories & high on nutrition, make this easy Makhana Bhel recipe today. A definite must try in your Indian chaat menu.

Roast makhanas on medium flame till crisp. Next, once cooled, transfer the makhanas to zip lock bag. Further, crush roughly with a rolling pin. Add one boiled cubed potato, roasted peanuts, finely chopped onions & tomatoes in a bowl. Next, add black salt, chaat masala, lemon juice, dates-tamarind chutney, green chutney & mix. Finally, add the crushed makhanas and mix gently. Top with chopped coriander, pomegranate pearls& nylon sev. 

Fruit Chaat recipe:

There are many different fruit chaat recipes that can be made with fruits of your choice. Moreover, the condiments remain the same & one can add/remove types of fruit. During summers, make chaat with summer fruits to enjoy a light snack. 

Clean & chop fruits like papaya, pineapple, grapes, apples and more seasonal fruits. Also, if adding bananas add them just before assembling the fruit chaat. Next, add a squeeze of lime, mix well & refrigerate. Further, to assemble, add black salt, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala & pinch of black pepper powder to chopped fruits. Finally, mix well and top with pomegranate pearls & mint leaves. Serve immediately.

Bread chaat:

Leftover bread at home? Make this super easy bread chaat recipe they can be made in a jiffy. 

Take whole wheat/white bread slices as per choice. Next, trim the edges & cut into squares. Shallow fry the bread in little ghee. Further, place on tissue paper to drain. Meanwhile, whisk some thick curd. Add chopped boiled potatoes, finely chopped onions & tomatoes to bread pieces. Furthermore, add dry spice powders like chaat masala, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder & black salt to taste. Mix well. Top with whisked curd, chopped coriander, Dates- tamarind chutney & green chutney. Finally, sprinkle with nylon sev & serve

Oats & Chickpeas Chaat Recipe:

Think oats are only for breakfast? Make this healthy chaat recipe, a definite crowd pleaser.

Roast 1/2 cup oats till crisp. Next, boil overnight soaked chickpeas. Transfer the oats & chickpeas to a bowl. Also, add boiled potatoes. Further, add roasted cumin powder, black salt, chili powder, chaat masala & mix well. Add whisked thick curd, dates- tamarind chutney & green chutney. Mix well. Finally, garnish with chopped coriander & nylon sev & serve.