Papri chaat served with boiled potato, coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, yogurt and topped withsevPapri chaat(right) withdal and empanadas
Papri chaat is traditionally prepared using crisp fried dough wafers known as papri, along with boiled chickpeas,boiled potatoes,dahi (yogurt) andtamarindchutney[1][6] and topped withchat masala andsev.[1][7] The papri are typically prepared with refined wheat flour (maida) andghee oroil.[8][9] Mint,[6] cilantro[10] and spices[11] may also be used. The dish has sweet, sour, tangy and spicy flavors and a creamy and crunchy texture.[1][6]
Papri refers to the wafers, and the wordchaat is derived from the Sanskrit verbcaṭ which means tasting with a fingertip and represents the sound made; thereby, it refers to several fast food dishes andsnacks.Chaat is a thick cream inHindi.[1] The term also refers to a variety of dishes in India.[1]
A recipe for papri (aspurika) is mentioned inManasollasa, a 12th-century Sanskrit encyclopedia compiled bySomeshvara III, who ruled from present-dayKarnataka.[12]
Papri chaat is often sold and consumed at mobilefood stalls in India.[6] In India, it is more popular in the northern region of the country compared to other areas.[11]
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