Dairy-Free Classic Indian Chaat

Dive into the vibrant flavors of this Dairy-Free Classic Indian Chaat, a street food favorite that's both comforting and refreshing. This quick and easy recipe combines tender boiled potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, crispy puffed rice, and crunchy papdi to create a medley of textures. Each bite bursts with the tangy sweetness of tamarind chutney, the zesty kick of green chutney, and the aromatic spice blend of chaat masala and roasted cumin. Topped with crunchy sev, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lemon juice, this dairy-free chaat is a perfect snack or light meal that delivers authentic Indian street food vibes—no dairy required. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for anyone looking to indulge in bold, spice-forward flavors while keeping things plant-based!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Small potatoes
• 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned)
• 1 cup Puffed rice
• 8 pieces Papdi (crispy puris)
• 1 small, finely chopped Red onion
• 1 small, finely chopped Tomato
• 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh coriander leaves
• 2 finely chopped Green chilies
• 0.5 cup Tamarind chutney
• 0.5 cup Green chutney
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
• 0.5 cup Sev (thin gram flour noodles)

Directions

Step 1

Boil the potatoes until tender, peel them and dice into small cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them thoroughly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, cooked chickpeas, puffed rice, finely chopped onion, chopped tomato, and green chilies.

Step 4

Add the tamarind chutney, green chutney, lemon juice, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and black salt to the mixture.

Step 5

Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Place 2 papdis on each serving plate.

Step 7

Distribute the chaat mixture evenly over each plate of papdi.

Step 8

Garnish the chaat with chopped coriander leaves and sev for an added crunch.

Step 9

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1515.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2011.1

Total Fat 56.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4231.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 335.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.1g	0%
Total Sugars 78.0g
Protein 54.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 474.1mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 4889.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.7%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 64.8%