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Tarla Dalal
05 February, 2014
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Aloo Paneer Chaat recipe | Chaat with Potato & Paneer | Aloo Matar Paneer Chaat | Potato Cottage Cheese Chaat |
Aloo Paneer Chaat: A Quintessential Indian Street Food Delight
Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of flavors with this vibrant Aloo Paneer Chaat recipe, a beloved Indian street food snack that perfectly balances textures and tastes. This rendition, affectionately known as Chaat with Potato & Paneer or more specifically, Aloo Matar Paneer Chaat due to the inclusion of green peas, offers a delightful combination of soft, spicy potatoes, creamy paneer, and a refreshing tang. It’s a versatile dish that transitions seamlessly from a quick evening snack to a star appetizer at any gathering, promising an authentic taste of India’s bustling culinary scene.
The foundation of this tantalizing Potato Cottage Cheese Chaat lies in perfectly prepared potatoes and paneer. You'll begin with 3/4 cup of boiled and chopped potatoes, which form the hearty base of the chaat. Complementing these are 1 1/2 cups of fried paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, adding a rich, creamy texture and a delightful chewiness that contrasts beautifully with the potatoes. The cooking process starts by heating 5 tbsp of oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), preparing the stage for the ingredients to transform.
The magic truly begins as the potatoes meet the hot tava. Add the boiled and chopped potatoes to the heated oil and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they develop a beautiful golden-brown crust on all sides, ensuring you stir occasionally for even cooking. This step is crucial as it gives the potatoes a wonderful crispy exterior while keeping their interior soft. Once browned, gently slide the potatoes around the circumference of the tava (griddle), creating space in the center for the next aromatic additions.
Into the same fragrant oil, introduce 3/4 cup of boiled green peas and 1/2 tsp of finely chopped ginger (adrak). Mix these well with the oil, allowing the ginger to release its pungent aroma and the peas to warm through, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes on a medium flame, stirring occasionally. This quick sauté enhances their natural flavors. Next, the star ingredients come together: paneer, seasoned generously with salt to taste, 1 1/2 tsp of chaat masala for that iconic tangy kick, and 2 tsp of finely chopped green chillies for a pleasant heat. A generous squeeze of 1 1/2 tsp of lemon juice brightens all the flavors. Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on a medium flame, stirring occasionally, allowing the spices to meld.
The grand finale brings all the cooked elements together for a harmonious blend. Slide the golden-brown potatoes back to the center of the tava (griddle), joining the flavorful paneer, peas, and spices. Toss well with all the other ingredients, ensuring every component is coated in the vibrant medley of flavors. This final toss allows the spices and tang to permeate throughout the potatoes and paneer, unifying the dish.
To complete this irresistible snack, serve immediately garnished with 2 tbsp of finely chopped coriander (dhania). The fresh coriander adds a burst of freshness and a beautiful green contrast to the rich colors of the chaat. This Aloo Paneer Chaat, whether you call it Aloo Matar Paneer Chaat or Potato Cottage Cheese Chaat, is best enjoyed hot, straight off the griddle, embodying the true spirit of Indian street food – quick, flavorful, and utterly satisfying.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
for Aloo Paneer Chaat
3/4 cup boiled and chopped potatoes
1 1/2 cups fried paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
5 tbsp oil
3/4 cup boiled green peas
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp chaat masala
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
for Aloo Paneer Chaat
- Heat the oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add the potatoes and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the potatoes are brown from all the sides, while stirring occasionally.
- Slide the potatoes around the circumference of the tava (griddle).
- Add the green peas and ginger in the same oil, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the paneer, salt, chaat masala, green chillies and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Slide the potatoes back to the centre of the tava (griddle) and toss well with all the other ingredients.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
Aloo Paneer Chaat recipe | Chaat with Potato & Paneer | Aloo Matar Paneer Chaat | Potato Cottage Cheese Chaat | Video by Tarla Dalal
Aloo Paneer Chaat recipe with step by step photos
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Heat the 5 tbsp oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add the 3/4 cup boiled and chopped potatoes and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the potatoes are brown from all the sides, while stirring occasionally.
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Slide the potatoes around the circumference of the tava (griddle).
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Add the 3/4 cup boiled green peas and 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak) in the same oil, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the 1 1/2 cups fried paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, salt to taste, 1 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies and 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Slide the potatoes back to the centre of the tava (griddle) and toss well with all the other ingredients.
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Serve Aloo Paneer Chaat immediately garnished with coriander.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 387 cal |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 31.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 109.8 mg |
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Foodie #595978
Feb. 27, 2021, 1:57 p.m.
Archana M
July 26, 2020, 4:31 p.m.
Aloo paneer chaat.. super combo of the three.. perfect spice.. chatpata in taste.. i served this as a starter to my guest.. they just loved it.. and finished it in no time.. a must try.. surely every one will love this..
happymommy
July 16, 2020, 10:48 a.m.
amazing, awesome .... the chaat was gobbled up in minutes . And when I made a second batch, to my utmost surprise my son (who i have such a hard time trying to eat his roti) used it as subzi with chapati. Thanks Tarlaji for such a healthy, easy, and most importantly- tasty recipe
krupali
Feb. 6, 2014, 4:14 p.m.
awesome chaat recipe... aa chaat ma paneer, Potato and Green peas nu Khubar saras combination che ne saathe saathe chatpato taste pan che. me aa chaat full family mate banvyu me badha ne khub j bhavyu.
Pooja Mishra
Dec. 8, 2010, 12:03 a.m.
Aloo Paneer Chaat thoda fry karke chaat masala ke test bahoot achcha lagta hai family member ko bhi pasad hai
