If you’re craving a quick, spicy, flavorful snack, you need to try this Chatpate recipe. It’s got this spicy and tangy flavor that people of all ages love! The best part? It’s so easy to make.
Nepali Chatpate
Chapate is one of the most famous street foods in Nepal, alongside momo. It is still one of my favorite snacks from my childhood in Nepal.
It has a unique combination of flavors – crunchy, spicy, salty, and sour.
Now that I live abroad, making chatpate is one of my favorite ways to feel connected to home. Whenever I have friends over, it’s my go-to snack. It’s easy to make and tastes great.
Of course, there are many variations, but I prefer it with wai wai noodles. The combination is delicious.
If you’re looking for an easy snack to share with friends or for a weekend movie night, try this Nepali chatpate recipe:
Ingredients For Chatpate Recipe
Wai Wai: Wai Wai noodles (Chicken or veg)
Vegetables: Onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, boiled potatoes, cilantro, green peas, and chickpeas. Chop onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, and cilantro into small pieces.
Note: You can use either raw, soaked peas or boiled chickpeas. In this recipe, I use boiled chickpeas and green peas. You can also find fried chickpeas or green peas in the market if you prefer. The choice is completely up to your personal preferences.
Seasoning: Chaat masala, red chili powder, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
Oil: Mustard oil. If you don’t have mustard oil use any vegetable oil.
Other: Puffed rice and spicy snacks (Bhujia/Dalmot) –Optional
Instructions
Step 1. Add the tomato, onion, green chili, cilantro, lemon juice, green peas, chickpeas, potato, all seasoning (chaat masala, chili powder, lemon juice, salt to taste), and wai wai seasonings to a mixing bowl.
Step 2. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
Step 3. Crush the Wai Wai noodles into smaller pieces. Then, add noodles, puff rice, dalmot, and oil to the bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
Step 4. Enjoy the delicious Wai Wai Chatpate. Serve immediately to retain its crunchiness; otherwise, it will be soggy.
Serving Suggestions
Here are some ideas for serving your delicious Wai Wai Chatpate:
- Serve it as a snack: Chatpate is perfect for any time of the day. You can enjoy it with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
- Pair it with cold drinks: The tangy and spicy flavor of chatpate pairs well with cold drinks like lemonade or soda.
Other Noodles Recipe
If you’re in the mood for some more noodle dishes, here are some other recipes you can try:
Equipment
- Bowl
- Fork/Spoon
Ingredients
Wai wai
- 1 packet Wai Wai Noodles (Chicken or Vegetarian flavor)
Vegetables
- ¼ cup chopped onion (finely chopped)
- ⅓ cup chopped tomato (finely chopped)
- ⅓ cup chopped cucumber
- 2 green chili (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp black chickpeas (Chana)
- 2 tbsp green peas (Matar)
- ½ cup boiled potatoes – Optional
Seasoning
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp lemon
- salt as per taste
- 1 tsp chaat masala
Oil
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
Other
- 2 cup puff rice
- 6 tbsp spicy snacks (Bhujia/Dalmot) –Optional
Instructions
- Add the chopped onion, tomato, green chili, cilantro, lemon juice, peas, chickpeas, potato, all seasoning and wai wai seasonings to a bowl. Mix everything well.¼ cup chopped onion (finely chopped), ⅓ cup chopped tomato (finely chopped), ⅓ cup chopped cucumber, 2 green chili (finely chopped), 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (finely chopped), 2 tbsp black chickpeas (Chana), 2 tbsp green peas (Matar), ½ cup boiled potatoes – Optional, ½ tsp red chili powder, 2 tbsp lemon, 1 tsp chaat masala, salt as per taste
- Crush the Wai Wai noodles into smaller pieces. Then add wai wai noodles, puff rice, dalmot, and oil to the bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.1 packet Wai Wai Noodles (Chicken or Vegetarian flavor), 1 tbsp mustard oil, 6 tbsp spicy snacks (Bhujia/Dalmot) -Optional, 2 cup puff rice
- Enjoy the delicious Wai Wai Chatpate with your favorite cold or hot drink.
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