Sev Puri is a classic Mumbai street food made with crispy puris layered with potatoes, onions, tangy chutneys, and topped generously with sev. This chaat is a delightful blend of spicy, sweet, tangy, and crunchy elements — making it a must-try Indian appetizer or tea-time snack.
🧾 Ingredients
🔸 Base:
- 10–12 flat puris (papdi or golgappa puris flattened)
- 2 medium boiled potatoes – peeled and mashed
- 1 small onion – finely chopped
- ¼ cup nylon sev
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- Salt to taste
- Chaat masala – to taste
- Lemon juice – as needed
🔸 Chutneys:
- 3 tbsp tamarind sweet chutney
- 2 tbsp green chutney (mint-coriander)
- 1 tsp red garlic chutney (optional, for spice)
👨🍳 Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Arrange the Puri Base
- Lay out puris on a flat plate or tray.
🔹 Step 2: Layer with Fillings
- Place a small amount of mashed potato on each puri.
- Add chopped onions over the potato layer.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt, chaat masala, and a squeeze of lemon juice on top.
🔹 Step 3: Add the Chutneys
- Drizzle a little green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, and garlic chutney (if using) over each puri.
🔹 Step 4: Finish with Sev & Garnish
- Generously top each puri with nylon sev.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve immediately while the puris are still crisp.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Pair with a hot cup of masala chai for the ultimate evening snack.
- Serve on a platter as a party appetizer or at chaat nights.
💡 Tips & Variations
- You can also add finely chopped tomatoes, raw mango, or pomegranate seeds.
- If making ahead, keep ingredients ready separately and assemble just before serving.
- Adjust spice level by changing the amount of garlic or green chutney.
