Papri chat or papri chaat (ISO: pāpṛī cāṭ) is a popular traditional fast food and street food from the Indian subcontinent, in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and parts of Pakistan.[1][2][3] Many various additional dishes throughout India are also referred to as papri chat.[1] Some restaurants in the United States serve the traditional version of the dish.[4][5]
 Papri chaat | |
| Type | snack |
|---|---|
| Course | hors d'oeuvre |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
Preparation
editPapri chaat is traditionally prepared using crisp fried dough wafers known as papri, along with boiled chickpeas, boiled potatoes, dahi (yogurt) and tamarind chutney[1][6] and topped with chat masala and sev.[1][7] The papri are typically prepared with refined wheat flour (maida) and ghee or oil.[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]
Etymology
editPapri refers to the wafers, and the word chaat is derived from the Sanskrit verb caṭ which means tasting with a fingertip and represents the sound made; thereby, it refers to several fast food dishes and snacks. Chaat is a thick cream in Hindi.[1] The term also refers to a variety of dishes in India.[1]
A recipe for papri (as purika) is mentioned in Manasollasa, a 12th-century Sanskrit encyclopedia compiled by Someshvara III, who ruled from present-day Karnataka.[12]
Street food
editPapri chaat is often purveyed and consumed at mobile food stalls in India.[6] In India, it is more popular in the northern region of the country compared to other areas.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Pathak, A. (2015). Secrets From My Indian Family Kitchen. Octopus Books. p. Pt-46. ISBN 978-1-78472-027-8. / Pathak, Anjali (March 22, 2015). "The foodie traveller … in Mumbai, India". the Guardian. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ Fodor's Travel Publications, I. (2008). India. Fodor's India. Fodor's Travel Publications. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-4000-1912-0.
- ^ "Ramazan Radar Chaat up a storm". The Express Tribune. June 25, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ Allen., Jessica (July 1, 1987). "5 Best Restaurants For Chaat In New York City". CBS New York. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ Galarneau, Andrew Z. (May 6, 2015). "Dosas steal the show at Chennai Express". Gusto. Retrieved November 11, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d Robertson, R. (2014). Robin Robertson's Vegan Without Borders. Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. p. 195. ISBN 978-1-4494-6133-1.
- ^ World, E.Y.; Siciliano-Rosen, L.; Rosen, S. (2014). Delhi Food and Travel Guide: The inside scoop on the best North Indian foods in Delhi. 107. Eat Your World. p. Pt-25.
- ^ Gopal, G. (2007). Delicious Dishes (Vegetarian). Sura Books. p. Pt-59. ISBN 978-81-7478-460-5.
- ^ World, Eat Your; Siciliano-Rosen, Laura (13 January 2014). "Delhi Food and Travel Guide". Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Gordon, James (October 1, 2012). "38: Papri Chaat at Jay Bharat". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ a b Batra, N. (2011). 1,000 Indian Recipes. 1,000 Recipes. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. pp. 48–49. ISBN 978-0-544-18910-2.
- ^ K.T. Achaya (2003). The Story of Our Food. Universities Press. p. 85. ISBN 978-81-7371-293-7.
External links
editMedia related to Papri chaat at Wikimedia Commons