Jai Ho - Samosa Chaat :)

I was planning to make Alu Chat sometime on weekend and was purchasing Sev from the Indian grocery store. But, then I saw them selling fresh samosas which made me change my mind to make Alu Chat instead :). All I did is to make the masala using canned Garbanzo/Chana Dal and it was ready for, you know what ? :D. I dont know exactly how Alu Chat is prepared, but I made my version by whatever I felt like doing :). We had a nice time having it and I hope you all will try it too.

Serves 2 people
Cooking and Preparation Time - 20-30 mins

For the Masala

Ingredients :

Samosas - 3 (brought 4, cldnt resist so had one :D)
Kabuli Chana/Garbanzo Beans - 1.5 cups canned (If using fresh ones soak 1 cup in water overnight and cook for 30-45 mins approx)
Onion - 1 small finely chopped
Coriander - 1/4 cup finely chopped
Chat Masala - 1 1/2 tbsp( I used MDH brand)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tbsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tbsp
Tomato - 1 small chopped
Jeera/Cumin seeds - 1/4 tbsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/4 tbsp
Oil 2-3 tbsp

For Garnishing on Chat you will need ( for 2 people)

Yogurt - 2 tbsp
Coriander Chutney - 1 tbsp
Tamarind Chutney - 1tbsp
Sev - store brought any brand - 1.5 cup
Red Onion - 1/2 small finely chopped
Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp

Method :

1. Heat oil in a non stick pan, add jeeera, chopped onions, coriander, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste and saute.
2. Add chilli powder, chopped tomatoes,salt and chat masala.
3. When tomatoes are mushy add the Garbanzo beans and cook covered until the Masala thickens and then keep it aside.
4. Then microwave or heat the samosas for few mins (5-10 mins) on a non stick pan.
5. After that, mash the samosa with a spatula or spoon.Then add the Masala to it and mix.
6. When serving, in plate add the above mixture and on top of it add tarmarind chutney(1/2 tbsp), coriander chutney(1/2 tbsp), yogurt (1 tbsp for each serving) and lemon juice(1/2 tbsp).
7. Sprinkle finely chopped red onions and sev.
8. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.