Palak Ki Chaat Recipe | How To Make Palak Chaat

Chaat lovers get ready for a treat as Yummefy brings you a lip-smacking Palak Chaat recipe. Think street food that is hygienically and safely made, at home, with pure ingredients for a healthy palak chaat. Bring joy to your evening snack routine by adding this easy palak patta chaat recipe to your menu.

This palak ki chaat recipe is made with very lightly battered spinach drizzled with spiced yogurt and a tangy tamarind chutney to satisfy your craving for the best street food. Sprinkle on some chaat masala and red chilli powder for extra zing in this recipe.

Spinach is a good source of vitamin A, C and K and also contains magnesium and iron. So, you are eating a healthy leafy green with this chaat as well. Our palak ki chaat recipe is gluten-free too!

How to make palak ki chaat? | Palak chaat ingredients

Palak ki chaat consists of crispy palak or spinach leaves topped with chilled spiced yogurt, finished with imli ki chutney or tamarind chutney. The crunch from the crispy palak (spinach) and the smooth texture of the spiced yogurt makes every mouthful an indulgent one. The juxtaposition of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavours brings this dish alive on your tongue.

To make our palak patta chaat recipe, you will need palak or spinach leaves, along with gram flour, red chilli powder and salt, for the light batter. To make the yogurt topping, the yogurt needs to be hung so that it becomes thick. The thick yogurt is spiced with roasted cumin powder, salt, and sugar.

To finish this Indian palak chaat recipe, you also require tamarind chutney and kala chaat masala. Head over to our palak chaat recipe video to watch step-by-step instructions on how to make it before you attempt this easy dish in your kitchen.

All you need to know about chaat

Chaat comes from Indian word ‘chaatna’ which literally means to lick. The tangy and spicy flavours of chaat make you want to lick the plate clean. We are often asked by our friends from other countries ‘What is chaat made of?’’ Chaat can be made of anything. It can be made from chickpeas like kuliye ki chaat, it can be made from potatoes like aloo ki chaat or aloo tikki, and it can be made of deep-fried dough discs with toppings which when prepared is called papdi chaat.

What is chaat masala used for?

Chaat masala is nothing but a mix of spices blended to make a tangy and spicy powder which is sprinkled over the varieties of chaat, and sometimes used a flavouring for Indian salads.

Is chaat masala good for health? In small amounts chaat masala can be great for digestive health as it has beneficial ingredients such as cumin, black pepper, pink salt etc., all of which aid digestion.

How to make palak ki chaat well

Our recipe for palak chaat is simple and easy to follow but with a few tips and tricks you can ensure you get the best chaat on your plate.

Do not skip the step of hanging and draining the yogurt or the liquid in the yogurt will make the crispy spinach leaves in the palak chaat turn mushy. You could skip this step if you are using thick Greek yogurt.

If you do not have access to kala chaat masala (ours comes directly from Old Delhi), you can use any other chaat masala which you might have in your pantry or opt to make it ahead with our easy chaat masala recipe here.

Working ahead using our recipe of palak chaat:

Have the tamarind chutney and chaat masala prepared a day ahead. You can also prepare the yogurt mixture the night before you make the chaat. All you need to do the next day is to fry the spinach and assemble the chaat. It’ll be ready in no time.

Serving suggestions for palak chaat:

Assemble and serve the palak patta chaat right before eating or the spinach will turn soggy and lose its crispness. Garnish the palak chaat by sprinkling kala chaat masala and red chili powder. You can also add some fine ginger juliennes if you like. You can have this chaat as a 4pm snack, as an appetizer for parties, or replace your daily raita with the chaat for a change on weekends.

Learn how to make Palak Chaat step by step with prep time and cook time. Find all ingredients, detailed method, and video to cook Palak Chaat here.

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