Khati Meeti Alloo Chana
November 5, 2012 in Uncategorized
All over India, visitors and locals are greeted by the numerous street vendors selling the most delectable savoury snacks, sweets and the best chai. Whether you are in a major city or in the country side, it is extremely difficult to resist the fare that they have to offer. These dishes are prepared on the roadside in their carts with the freshest ingredients, a lot of passion and craftsmanship like you have never seen before. However when one embarks on a tour of India, you are always advised not to eat food from the street vendors, because one is not sure of how hygienic their surrounds and methods are, and with the growing popularity of “Mumbai Street Food” and the influx of international tourists, there are now food courts available in most malls selling all of these amazing dishes. I still believe that the experience of watching and eating a dish from an authentic street vendor is a “Must” when visiting India. The street food menu is vast and very often regional and seasonal. I am sharing the recipe for “Khati Meeti Alloo Channa” (translated into English means sour & sweet potato & chick peas) which one of many dishes that is available in the “street food menu”
1 can chick peas (drained and washed)
1 cup boiled and cubed and potatoes
2 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
¼ teaspoon finely chopped fresh green or red chilli
3 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander
½ teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
1teaspoon salt (can be adjusted to individual taste)
pinkpolkadot said on November 5, 2012
It sounds wonderful!! Great minds think alike, I have also used chickpeas in my last post!
The link does not seem to work, however?
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on November 5, 2012
Hi Zirkie thanks, i also looked at your recipe will be sure to try it soon. i will check why the link is not working
lifeisazoobiscuit said on November 5, 2012
Personally I love street food – I wish we could see more of it in our country
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on November 5, 2012
I wish we did, you know i would love to visit India, with you as my travelling partner–let me know when you want to go. I am going in December
Sous Chef said on November 5, 2012
When we lived in Singapore they also gave the same warnings, but the street vendors were the best places to eat!
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on November 6, 2012
They are–& i just think that with them using fresh ingredients-as they have no fridges and the heat–if there was any bacteria, the heat and spices would kill it
Anne Myers said on November 6, 2012
Keep blogging, lady. Your posts and recipes are WONDERFUL!
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on November 6, 2012
Thanks Anne, i really appreciate you confidence in me.