This unique street food from Varanasi is a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet chaat made with tomatoes and a blend of spices. It’s served hot, garnished with crispy sev, and is a true flavor bomb for chaat lovers.
Ingredients:
- 6 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 boiled potatoes (mashed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp green chili paste
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
- 2 tbsp ghee
- Sev and chopped coriander for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook the tomatoes: Heat ghee in a pan, sauté onions, ginger, and green chili paste. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Add spices: Mix in mashed potatoes, cumin powder, black salt, and chaat masala. Stir well.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle tamarind chutney, garnish with sev and coriander, and serve hot.
Benefits of Key Ingredients:
- Rich in Antioxidants: Tomatoes are high in lycopene, reducing oxidative stress and improving skin health.
- Boosts Immunity: Jaggery and tomatoes provide vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system.
- Improves Digestion: Roasted gram flour and spices like cumin and asafoetida help reduce bloating and enhance gut health.
- Promotes Heart Health: Tomatoes improve cholesterol levels and blood pressure regulation.
- Aids in Detoxification: Jaggery cleanses the liver and flushes out toxins
- Supports Weight Loss: Low-calorie tomatoes and gram flour provide satiety without adding extra calories.