Chana Chaat / Bhel Puri

THIS STREET-STYLE SNACK IS A REAL TALKING POINT AND IDEAL TO SERVE WITH DRINKS. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CONTRASTS IN FLAVOUR AND TEXTURE, WITH SWEET, SOUR, CRUNCHY AND SOFT ALL IN ONE BITE.

SERVES 4 | PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES

FRESH

1 large potato, boiled with skin on, cooled and cut into small cubes

3 tablespoons Coriander and Peanut Chutney

3 tablespoons fresh Tomato, date and Tamarind relish

50g pomegranate seeds, reserving 1 tablespoon to garnish

½ red onion, finely chopped

SPICES

½ teaspoon chaat masala

PANTRY/LARDER

350g cooked chickpeas

8 tablespoons sev (gram flour crispy noodles)

8 tablespoons puffed rice

2 tablespoons roasted cashews

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

OPTIONAL GARNISH

finely chopped coriander, spring onion, mint and red chilli

1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds

1. In a large bowl, gently mix together all the ingredients.

2. Garnish if liked and eat immediately.