Vegetable Samosa Chaat Salad with Yogurt and Tamarind Chutney

A refreshing and lighter take on classic samosa chaat, featuring crumbled vegetable samosas tossed with chickpeas, creamy yogurt, and a tangy tamarind chutney over a bed of fresh greens.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

450

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.86

Season:

🌸 Spring

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dessert•Salad

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4largeVegetable Samosas(Pre-made or homemade, baked or fried.)

£2.50

1canChickpeas(Drained and rinsed.)

£0.65

1cupPlain Yogurt(Full fat or low fat, Greek yogurt works well.)

£0.75

4tablespoonsTamarind Chutney(Store-bought or homemade.)

£0.80

0.3cupRed Onion(Finely chopped.)

£0.20

0.3cupCilantro(Freshly chopped.)

£0.40

1smallGreen Chilies(Optional, finely chopped. Adjust to taste.)

£0.20

1tablespoonLime Juice(Freshly squeezed.)

£0.15

0.5teaspoonChaat Masala(Optional, for extra flavor.)

£0.30

to tasteSalt

4cupsFresh Greens(Mixed greens, spinach, or your favorite lettuce.)

£1.50

Total Cost

£7.45

£1.86 per serving

The Method

1
If using store-bought samosas, bake them according to package instructions or deep fry if preferred, until golden brown and heated through. Homemade Samosa recipe not included.
2
While samosas are baking/frying, prepare the other components. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
3
In a large bowl, crumble the cooked samosas into bite-sized pieces. Add the chickpeas, red onion, cilantro, and green chilies (if using).
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tamarind chutney, lime juice, chaat masala (if using), and salt to taste.
5
Pour the yogurt mixture over the samosa and chickpea mixture. Gently toss to combine, being careful not to overmix and make the samosas soggy.
6
Arrange fresh greens on individual serving plates or in a large bowl.
7
Spoon the samosa chaat mixture over the greens.
8
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

10 g

33% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

400 mg

17% of RDA

Saturated Fat

8 g

40% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red chili powder to the yogurt mixture.

Garnish with pomegranate seeds or chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor.

The salad can be assembled ahead of time, but add the yogurt dressing just before serving to prevent the samosas from getting soggy.

For a vegan option, use plant-based yogurt.

Cooking Equipment

Oven (optional)

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

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