Crispy Pyala Chat

           

By

Gulzar Hussain

Recipe Ingredients

For special masala
1/2bunch All spice
2-3 Papri
2 tbsp Whole black pepper

For Green chutney
1/2bunch Coriander leaves
1/2bunch Mint leaves
5-6 Green chilies
1/2cup Tamarind paste

For garnishing
1/2cup Onion chopped
1/2cup Chopped tomatoes
1/2cup Chopped coriander
1cup Yogurt
as required Chat masala

Other Ingredients1/2 kg Chickpea
1/2cup Lentils
1tsp Turmeric
2 Potatoes
for frying Oil
for serving Pastry strips
as required Salt

Recipe Method

Method for special masala:-
In a grinder grind together the peppery,black pepper and all spice.The special masala is ready.

Method for green chutney
In a blender blend together the coriander,mint leaves,green chilies,tamarind paste, sugar and salt.The green chutney is ready to serve.

Method for preparing the chickpeas
Soak the chickpeas overnight with 1tsp baking soda. In a large pan boil together the chickpeas, lentils,salt and turmeric. Boil until the lentils and chickpeas are tendered. When a little water remains add the boiled potato cubes and cook for a further1-2 minutes.

Method for making the pyala
Heat oil in a wok. Place a pastry strip in a sieve.Cover the sieve with another one and deep fry it. Repeat with the other strips.

Method for serving
Fill the pastry strips with the chickpeas and sprinkle the chat masala on top.Then top it with whipped yogurt. green chutney,chopped onions, chopped tomatoes,chopped corianderand chat masala.