Craving street food? Try this authentic Bangalore Masala Puri chaat recipe

New Delhi: There are some street foods available across India which are not only loved by the locals but also gain the attention of tourists or people from social media for its vaired flavours, aroma and uniqueness it brings with each bite. Bangalore’s famous Masala Puri, found in the bustling roadside carts and evening stalls across the city, is a comforting snack with a delicious combination of crushed puris, ragda gravy, topped with crunchy, tangy and fresh ingredients. It is messy, flavorful and absolutely irresistible.

The good news is that you don’t need to travel to Bengaluru to enjoy it. With simple ingredients and a little preparation, you can recreate authentic Bangalore-street style Masala Puri chaat right in your kitchen.

Bangalore-style Masala Puri recipe

Ingredients

For the ragda

• 1 cup dried white peas (soaked overnight)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 cups water
• Handful of coriander leaves

For assembling the chaat

• 20–25 Puri (golgappa puris), lightly crushed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Tamarind chutney
• 2 tbsp Green chutney
• ½ cup Sev
• Coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedges

How to make:

1. Drain the soaked white peas and pressure cook them with salt and water for 3–4 whistles.
2. Heat oil in a pan.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until slightly golden.
4. Then add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
6. Mix turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
7. Cook until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
8. Add the cooked white peas along with some cooking water.
9. Mash a few peas lightly to thicken the gravy and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
10. Add garam masala and chopped coriander leaves.
11. The gravy should be medium-thick and slightly spicy, as it forms the base flavour of the dish.

Masala Puri is a beloved snack, with perfect spice, crunch, and comfort in every bite, enjoyed by locals in Bangalore. It is filling yet light to be enjoyed as a snack, and with perfect South Indian tadka, it can be a great addition to your kitchen for variation and deliciousness.