Samosa Chaat Salad with Tangy Tamarind Dressing

A lighter and healthier take on classic samosa chaat, served as a refreshing salad with a tangy tamarind dressing.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

495 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.85/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Indian

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4mediumSamosas(Store-bought or homemade, baked or lightly fried, cut into bite-sized pieces)

£2.50

1can (15 oz)Chickpeas(Drained and rinsed)

£0.70

0.5mediumRed Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.25

1mediumTomato(Diced)

£0.50

0.5mediumCucumber(Diced)

£0.40

0.3cupCilantro(Chopped)

£0.30

1smallGreen Chili(Finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste))

£0.20

0.3cupPomegranate Seeds(For garnish (optional))

£0.75

0.5cupPlain Yogurt(Optional, for topping)

£0.35

0.3cupTamarind Chutney(Store-bought or homemade)

£0.60

2tablespoonsMint Chutney(Store-bought or homemade (optional))

£0.40

0.5teaspoonChaat Masala(For sprinkling)

£0.10

2tablespoonsTamarind Pulp(If making homemade Tamarind Dressing)

£0.20

0.3cupWater(If making homemade Tamarind Dressing)

1tablespoonJaggery or Brown Sugar(If making homemade Tamarind Dressing)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonRed Chili Powder(If making homemade Tamarind Dressing)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonCumin Powder(If making homemade Tamarind Dressing)

£0.05

Total Cost

£7.40

£1.85 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using store-bought samosas, bake them until warm and slightly crispy, about 10-15 minutes. If using leftover samosas, this step is important to revive them. If your samosas are already fresh, you may choose to skip this step.
2.
While the samosas are baking (or if you are skipping baking), prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, and green chili (if using).
3.
Prepare the tamarind dressing (if making from scratch): Soak tamarind pulp in warm water for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the pulp, discard seeds and fiber. In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind extract, water, jaggery or brown sugar, red chili powder, and cumin powder. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until slightly thickened. Allow to cool.
4.
Cut the baked samosas into bite-sized pieces. If you baked them, allow to cool slightly. If not, cut into bite-sized pieces
5.
Add the samosa pieces to the salad bowl and gently toss everything together.
6.
To serve, divide the salad among individual plates or bowls. Drizzle with the tamarind chutney (or homemade dressing), mint chutney, and top with a dollop of plain yogurt (optional) and pomegranate seeds (if using). Sprinkle with chaat masala.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

495 kcal / 2071 kJ

Carbs

62g

24% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

16g

32% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

12 g

40% of RDA

Sugar

21 g

23% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a healthier version, use baked samosas or a lighter filling. Consider adding other vegetables like shredded carrots or bell peppers to the salad.

Adjust the amount of green chili and red chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.

If you don't have tamarind chutney, you can use a mix of lemon juice and a pinch of sugar for a similar tangy flavor.

For a gluten-free version, make sure to use gluten-free samosas or filling. Also check that the store-bought chutneys are gluten-free.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

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Chef's Tips

For a healthier version, use baked samosas or a lighter filling. Consider adding other vegetables like shredded carrots or bell peppers to the salad.

Adjust the amount of green chili and red chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.

If you don't have tamarind chutney, you can use a mix of lemon juice and a pinch of sugar for a similar tangy flavor.

For a gluten-free version, make sure to use gluten-free samosas or filling. Also check that the store-bought chutneys are gluten-free.

Samosa Chaat Salad with Tangy Tamarind Dressing

Ingredients

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