– As a food chef and blogger, I am excited to share with you my favorite recipe for swayam paaka cucumber chaat, also known as Southekayi chaat. This easy chaat recipe is not only delicious but also a refreshing and healthy option for a quick snack or appetizer.
Ingredients:
– 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced
– 1 large tomato, diced
– 1 small red onion, finely chopped
– 1 green chili, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
– 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
– 1/2 tsp chaat masala
– 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
– 1/2 tsp red chili powder
– Salt to taste
– Sev for garnish (optional)
Recipe:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, green chili, cilantro, and mint leaves.
2. Add the tamarind chutney, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt to the bowl.
3. Gently mix all the ingredients together until the cucumber chaat is well coated with the spices and chutney.
4. Taste the chaat and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
5. Transfer the cucumber chaat to serving plates and garnish with sev, if desired.
6. Serve the Southekayi chaat immediately and enjoy the delightful flavors.
This swayam paaka cucumber chaat recipe is a wonderful blend of tangy, spicy, and refreshing flavors. It’s perfect for a summer day or as a light starter for any meal. I hope you enjoy making and savoring this easy chaat recipe as much as I do!