Chatpata Millet Chaat

Calories

230 kcal

Instructions:

1. Cook the Millets:
* Wash and soak millets for 15 mins.
* Boil in 1 cup water with a little salt. Simmer covered until water is absorbed and millets are fluffy. Cool completely.
2. Make the Tikki Mix:
* In a mixing bowl, combine cooked millet with all tikki ingredients. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency.
3. Shape and Cook Tikkis:
Shape into small flat patties and Cook on a greased non-stick pan until golden brown and crisp on both sides (use little oil or ghee).
4. Assemble Chaat:
* Place hot tikkis on a plate. Top with whisked curd, green chutney, tamarind chutney.
* Sprinkle red chilli powder, chopped onion, and fresh coriander.
5. Serve immediately!
Enjoy it warm for the perfect balance of crispiness, tanginess, and freshness.

Health Benefits:

* Millets are gluten-free, high in fiber, and support digestion & energy levels.
* Peanuts & peas provide plant-based protein and healthy fats.
* Vegetables bring antioxidants and crunch.
* Curd adds probiotics for gut health.
* Jowar flour adds complex carbs and binding without maida.

Ingredients

To Cook Millets:
1/2 cup millets (foxtail, little millet, or barnyard millet)
1 cup water
Salt (to taste)
For the Millet Tikki Mixture:
Cooked millet (from above)
2 tbsp peanut powder
1/2 tsp cumin (jeera) seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chili powder
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
1 tbsp chopped coriander
1–2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 tbsp jowar flour (for binding)
2 tbsp boiled green peas
1/4 cup shredded vegetables (carrot, cabbage, capsicum, etc.)
For the Chaat Toppings:
3–4 tbsp curd (dahi) – whisked
1 tbsp green chutney
1 tbsp tamarind chutney
Pinch of red chili powder
Finely chopped onion and coriander