Fri, 20 December 2024
Ingredients
For the Pastry Baskets:
· 1 packet of puff pastry or shortcrust pastry sheets (thawed if frozen)
· Oil or melted butter (for brushing)
· Muffin tin or small ovenproof bowls
For the Chaat Filling:
· 1 cup boiled and diced potatoes
· 1 cup boiled chickpeas (or canned, rinsed)
· ½ cup finely chopped onions
· ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
· ½ cup plain yogurt, whisked
· 3-4 tbsp tamarind chutney
· 2-3 tbsp green chutney
· 1 tsp chaat masala
· ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
· ½ tsp red chili powder (optional)
· Salt to taste
For Garnishing:
· Sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
· Pomegranate seeds
· Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pastry Baskets
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Shape the Baskets:
o Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface.
o Cut circles slightly larger than the muffin tin cups or the bowls you’ll use as moulds.
o Grease the back of the muffin tin or bowls lightly with oil or butter.
o Place each pastry circle over the back of the moulds and gently press to form basket shapes.
3. Brush and Bake:
o Lightly brush the pastry with oil or melted butter to enhance crispness.
o Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
4. Cool and Remove:
o Let the baskets cool completely before carefully removing them from the moulds.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
1. In a bowl, mix boiled potatoes, boiled chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes.
2. Season with chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder (if using), and salt. Toss well.
Step 3: Assemble the Tokri Chaat
1. Take a baked pastry basket and fill it halfway with the potato-chickpea mixture.
2. Drizzle 1–2 teaspoons each of tamarind chutney and green chutney over the filling.
3. Add a spoonful of whisked yogurt for creaminess.
Step 4: Garnish
1. Top generously with sev for crunch.
2. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and fresh coriander leaves for a pop of colour and flavour.
Step 5: Serve
Serve immediately to keep the pastry baskets crispy. Enjoy the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, sweet, and savoury flavours!
