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Banana Oats Tikki Chaat

Chaat….mouthwatering!! There are variety of chaat, like aaloo tikki chaat, papdi chaat, dahi balle chaat, sprout channa chaat, samosa chaat etc. This chaat is made from banana and oats. Surprise your guest this Holi by making this chatpatta chaat for your family and friends. I am sure they would love it.

Stuffed Okra( Bhindi)

Bhindi also known okra /ladyfinger, can be used to make many dishes such as bhindi masala, bhindi fry, pakora and so on. Stuffed okra is a chatpata tangy side dish which goes very well with rice-daal, roti and gravy curry. This vegetable is an all time favorite for my kids. The okra is stuffed with achari masala which gives an amazing tangy flavor and makes your meal more enjoyable.

Samosa Chaat

Mouthwatering Samosa chaat is a very famous north Indian street food. We love chaats and there are variety of chaats you could find in India which look very tempting and taste awesome. To make samosa chaat you will need samosas, for which you can find the recipe on my website (samosa recipe here). The crushed samosa is served with dry green peas or yellow peas masala along with sweet tamarind and mint chutney. Chatpata chaat is loved by everyone. It is easy to prepare at home and gives great satisfaction to your taste buds.

Sweet & Sour Mango Apple Chutney

Chutneys are very essential dishes in Indian cuisine. There are a variety of chutney recipes which can be found in India. Some are sweet and some are spicy. Indian food is incomplete without chutney. This recipe is made with two fruits which have tangy and sweet taste.  Apple and mango cooked with jaggrey and flavored with spices.It’s a great compliment with Paratha or with bread for breakfast. My kids love to take it to school with Paratha. It is very easy to prepare and you can store it for up to a couple of weeks in the fridge.

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Carrot & Beetroot Kanji

Carrot & beetroot kanji is a  fermented tangy & refreshing drink. Generally this drink is made of with dark purple carrots or red carrots which is available in specific season however it can also be made with any variety of carrots along with red beetroot which gives the color and it’s healthy too.

Buttermilk (Chach)

Butter Milk or Chach is a light refreshing drink for your breakfast or can serve as a compliment to your meal. Traditionally, buttermilk made from homemade curd. My grandmother used to make chach (buttermilk) with homemade curd after churning curd out of cream using wooden mathani (whisker). It’s really easy to prepare and useful when it comes to beating the heat.