Palak Patta Chaat
Palak Patta Chaat is a popular Indian street food made with spinach leaves and a variety of chaat toppings. This recipe is a healthier version of the classic Palak Chaat, as it avoids deep frying the spinach leaves. Instead, the leaves are baked until crispy, making it a low-fat and nutritious option. This dish is vegetarian-friendly and can be served as an appetizer or as a light snack.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
122 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Besan (chickpea flour)
4 tbsp (60g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Red chilli Powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Chaat Masala
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cumin Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Tamarind Chutney
1 tsp (5g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Chopped Tomato
0.5 small cup (50g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Homemade Yogurt (skimmed milk)
2 tbsp (30g)
Spinach
1 cup, chopped (200g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Wash the spinach leaves and pat them dry.
In a bowl, mix together chickpea flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt.
Add water to the bowl and mix well to form a smooth batter.
Dip the spinach leaves in the batter, one at a time, and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Bake the spinach leaves for 10-12 minutes or until they are crispy and lightly browned.
In a separate bowl, mix together yogurt, tamarind chutney, and salt to form a smooth sauce.
To serve, place the crispy spinach leaves on a plate, drizzle the yogurt sauce over them, and sprinkle chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves.
Community Reviews & Results
Shalini Chandra Pillai
"Tried making this last night, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon."
Juhi Kaur Sen
"Tried making this last night, and I loved how light yet filling this Palak Patta Chaat turned out to be. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Priti Sinha
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Nisha Malhotra
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and Palak Patta Chaat turned out absolute perfection! The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."