Authentic Nepali Tasty Snack – Chana Chatpate
Total Time: 10 minutes
Serving size: 2-4 servings
Craving for something different and delicious? Try out this traditional Nepali snack – Chana Chatpate! This is a classic street food that has been around for centuries and is renowned in Nepal. It's the perfect combination of crunchy, salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavors that will tantalise your taste buds. It's quick to make and can be eaten on its own or served alongside other dishes. So why not surprise your friends with a tasty treat tonight? They'll definitely thank you for it!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup puffed rice (muri)
- 1/4 cup chickpea (bhuteko kalo chana)
- 1/4 cup peanuts with skin
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1/2 cucumber cut into dice
- 1/2 daikon Radish cut into dice
- 1 carrot cut into dice
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- Pinch of chaat masala (optional)
- 2 green chili
- Red chili powder, just for color or as per taste
- Salt, to taste
Method
1. In a bowl, mix together the puffed rice, salt, red chili powder and stir it well.
2. Close the bowl with a plate or paper and shake the bowl to combine all ingredients.
3. Add cucumber, radish, peanuts, onion and tomato one at time into the mixture, then shake it again to combine them evenly.
4. Also add chickpea coriander leaves and mix it well.
5. Add oil and lime juice to add flavor to the mixture as desired.
6. Again close the bowl and shake it well before serving in a bowl or cone made from newspaper for presentation purposes..
7. Sprinkle chaat masala on top of the dish to add extra flavor, if desired.
8. Enjoy with fingers or a spoon!
Chana Chatpate is an authentic Nepali snack that will tantalise your taste buds and delight your friends with its crunchy, salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavors. Quick to make and full of flavor – this is one dish you won't want to miss out on! So why not try it out tonight and get creative in the kitchen?
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