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Last Updated:December 23, 2024, 20:04 IST

Banaras is renowned for its street food, and the tomato chaat here has captivated many. Here’s how you can easily recreate this delicious dish at home

Banaras, also Varanasi, is known not only for its traditional ghats and ancient temples but also for its unique flavours. One such delicacy that draws tourists is the famous tomato chaat, which is a special part of the city’s street food culture, and everyone becomes hooked after trying it. Here’s the recipe so you can easily make it at home.

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes – 500 grams (chopped)
• Ghee – 2 tablespoons
• Boiled potatoes – 2 (mashed)
• Cashews and raisins – 2 tablespoons
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tablespoon
• Green chillies – 2 (finely chopped)
• Spices – Garam masala, coriander powder, red chilli powder
• Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
• Chutney – Tamarind and green chutney
• Salt – to taste

Things To make this chaat special:

1. Use of ghee: This chaat is cooked in ghee, which imparts a great taste and aroma.
2. Cashews and raisins: The addition of dry fruits adds a slight sweetness and crunch to the chaat.
3. Combination of tamarind and spices: The sweet and sour taste elevates its uniqueness.

Recipe:

• Heat ghee in a pan and add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. Fry lightly.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
• Add mashed potatoes, cashews, raisins, and spices. Mix well.
• Add tamarind chutney and a little water. Let it cook for a few minutes.
• Pour the prepared mixture into a serving plate and garnish with green chutney, lemon juice, and coriander leaves.

Serve hot with crispy papdi. The taste is so delightful that once you try it, you’ll want more.

Location :

Varanasi, India