Ingredients:
Prepare Chaat Masala:
-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 1 tsp
-Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) 1 & ½ tbs
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tbs
-Ajwain (Carom seeds) ½ tsp
-Sonth (Dried ginger) 1-inch piece
-Lal mirch (Red chilli) crushed 1 & ½ tbs
-Sugar ½ tsp
-Himalayan pink salt 1 & ½ tsp
-Tatri (Citric acid) ½ tsp
-Kala namak (Black salt) 1 & ½ tsp
Prepare Baisan Boondi:
-Baisan (Gram flour) sifted 1 Cup
-Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp or to taste
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ¼ tsp
-Baking soda ¼ tsp
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) ¼ tsp or to taste
-Zarda ka rang (Orange food color) 1 pinch
-Water ½ Cup or as required
-Cooking oil 1 & ½ tsp
-Cooking oil for frying
Prepare Khatta Pani:
-Water 5 Cups or as required
-Imli pulp (Tamarind pulp) 5-6 tbs or to taste
-Chanay (Chickpeas) boiled 2 Cups
-Aloo (Potatoes) boiled & cubes 3 medium
-Pyaz (Onion) rings 1 medium
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
Directions:
Prepare Chaat Masala:
-In a frying pan,add black peppercorns,coriander seeds,cumin seeds,carom seeds,dried ginger,mix well & dry roast until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
-Add red chilli crushed & mix well.
-In a mortal & pestle,add roasted spices,sugar,pink salt,citric acid,black salt & crush coarsely.Chaat masala is ready!
Prepare Baisan Boondi:
-In a bowl,add gram flour,pink salt,turmeric powder,baking soda,red chilli powder,orange food color, gradually add water & whisk well for 2-3 minutes.
-Add cooking oil & whisk well.
-In a wok,heat cooking oil,hold perforated spoon (a big round spoon with multiple small holes in it) & pour prepared batter on the spoon.
-Tap its edges so the droplets of batter fall in the cooking oil & fry on medium flame until golden & crispy.
Prepare Khatta Pani:
-In a large bowl,add water,tamarind pulp,prepared chaat masala (5 tbs or to taste) & mix well.
-Add chickpeas,potatoes,onion,prepared baisan boondi,fresh coriander & mix well.
-Sprinkle prepared chaat masala & serve!