What's on Your Plate? Day #10 Aloo Tikki Chole Chaat

One of those days when its pouring outside and the craving for Chaat hits in. Well, we don't need an excuse to make chaat...ever! :D This Aloo Tikki Chole Chaat was heart warming and definitely a treat to the tummy. If you have canned chickpeas on hand, this is a fairly quick fix! 

Chole Masala:

2 (8oz) can chickpeas
1 tsp Oil
Salt to taste

To grind:
1/4 cup of cooked channa
1/4 tsp Turmeric
2 tsp Red chili powder (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp Corriander seeds
1/4 cup onion, cubed
4 pods Garlic, chopped
1” piece Ginger, chopped
1/4 tsp Black pepper powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala
2-3 curry leaves
A fistful fresh cilantro
4 Green chilies

Empty the chickpeas with liquid into a large pan. Bring to a simmering boil and turn off heat. Drain and set aside. If using soaked chickpeas, boil, drain and set aside.

Grind listed ingredients in a blender to a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan. Add the ground paste and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the drained chickpeas and season with salt. Mix well and bring to a simmering boil. Turn off heat and use as needed.

Aloo Tikki - Click Here for recipe 

To assemble:

Chole Masala
Aloo Tikkis, prepared
1 tomato chopped
1 onion chopped
Chopped Cilantro
Mint chutney - click here
Tamarind Chutney(Meeta) - click here
Fine sev 

Place two tikkis in a shallow plate. Pour 1/2-3/4 cup of prepared chole masala, taking care to cover both the tikkis evenly. Drizzle mint chutney and tamarind chutney to taste, top with chopped onions, tomatoes and fine sev. Add chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.