Homemade Varanasi-Inspired Tamatar Chaat Recipe For Dussehra

By Smriti Dey

October 9, 2024

Tamatar chaat is one of the famous delicacies of Vanarasi during Dussehra. Why not celebrate Dussehra with Varanasi tomato chaat at home, spending time with family, and having delicious treats?

Ingredients

5-6 large tomatoes cooked 1 onion 1/2 cup yoghurt 1/4 cup mint chutney 1/4 cup tamarind chutney 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) 1/4 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp chaat masala 1/4 tsp amchur powder (dried mango powder) 1/2 tsp garam masala Salt to taste 1/4 cup water For garnish: chopped cilantro, onion, and sev (crispy noodles)

Step 1

Add tomatoes, cumin powder, asafoetida, red chilli powder, chaat masala, amchur powder, garam masala, and salt to the cooked tomatoes. Mix well.

Step 2

Add 1/4 cup water and cook on low heat until the mixture thickens.

Step 3

Add yoghurt, mint chutney, and tamarind chutney to the cooked mixture and mix well.

Step 4

Transfer the chaat to a bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro, onion, and sev.