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Aloo Chatpate (आलु चटपटे)

About Aloo Chatpate (आलु चटपटे)

Aloo Chatpate is a popular street food in Nepal, known for its tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. It's a quick and affordable snack, often enjoyed by people of all ages. This dish beautifully blends boiled potatoes with various spices, crunchy elements, and a burst of flavors that make it irresistible.

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History

The exact origins of Aloo Chatpate are difficult to pinpoint, but it's believed to have evolved from similar chat-style snacks prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. In Nepal, it's likely that this dish was adopted and adapted using locally available ingredients and flavor preferences. Over time, it became an integral part of Nepali street food culture, particularly in urban areas. It's a testament to how culinary traditions travel and transform, creating unique regional variations. While it is often found in the urban areas, it is now also being prepared in rural areas.

Fact 1

Aloo Chatpate is a highly customizable dish with variations in spice levels and ingredients used.

How to prepare?

boiled potatoes - 2 medium, dicedpuffed rice (Muri) - 2 cupschopped onion - 1/2 cupchopped coriander leaves - 2 tablespoonschopped green chilies - 1-2 (or to taste)lemon or lime juice - 2 tablespoonscumin powder - 1 teaspooncoriander powder - 1 teaspoonred chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoonchat masala - 1 teaspoonsalt - to tasteMustard oil or any oil - 1 tablespoon

Learn step by step to prepare Aloo Chatpate

  • 1
    Boil the potatoes until they are tender. Peel, dice, and set them aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine the diced boiled potatoes, puffed rice, chopped onions, chopped green chilies and chopped coriander leaves.
  • 3
    Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, chat masala, and salt to the bowl. Mix well.
  • 4
    Pour the lemon or lime juice over the mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • 5
    Heat the oil in small pan, let it get hot then add it to the chatpate mix. Mix properly.
  • 6
    Check for seasoning and add more salt or spices if needed.
  • 7
    Serve immediately and enjoy your Aloo Chatpate!
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