Vrat Ki Papdi Chat | Kuttu Ki Papdi | Baked Buckwheat Savory Crackers Chat

Vrat ki papdi chaat is a crunchy and deep-fried snack made with kuttu flour or buckwheat flour which is eaten during fasting or vrat.

This is a gluten-free snack and I am sharing a baked version, so healthy as well.

To make chat use any vegan curd and it will make a delicious vegan chat recipe.

Vrat ki papdi is again a different style of eating to break the monotony of traditional fasting food.

Why you will love this recipe

kuttu papdi chat is a tangy, savory snack with tamarind chutney, green chutney, and curd.

Sprinkled cumin seed powder and red chili powder (if allowed in fasting) and served at room temperature.

As the name says vrat ki papdi means the flour used in making papdis are kuttu(buckwheat flour) or rajgira flour (Amarnath flour) or singhada flour(water chestnut flour).

These flours are allowed to eat during fasting days. This time I created a Navratri meal plan with many farali recipes that can be enjoyed with the whole family without fuss.

Ingredients

These papdis are very easy to make with few ingredients.

Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

For Making Papdis

• Flour– Buckwheat flour is used to make this recipe
• Spices– rock salt, cumin seed powder, dry ginger powder
• Other ingredients– water to knead the dough, oil to add in flour

For Assembling vrat ki papdi chaat

• Thick curd– Whisk curd with little water to make a smooth consistency. Check homemade yogurt.
• Boiled potatoes– Boil potatoes work for toppings and extra deliciousness.
• Tamarind & Date chutney
• Green coriander chutney
• Cumin seed powder
• Handful pomegranate pearls– Garnish this yummy chaat with pomegranate.
• Handful dry roasted peanut– Add extra crunch on top
• Rock salt as per taste

How to make kuttu ki papdi chaat

To make vrat ki papdi chat first make papdis. Cut the small circles from the kneaded dough and baked at 350F for 15 minutes.

Flip them in midway. Let them cool down and garnish with boiled potatoes, curd, chutneys and pomegranate seeds. So let see how to make vrat ki papdi chat or baked buckwheat savory crackers.

1. First of all, keep vrat ki chutney ready beforehand.
2. Boil potatoes and chop them into small pieces. Keep this ready too.
3. Now prepare for making vrat ki papdi. In a mixing bowl gather all ingredients listed under for papdi. Knead a soft dough using water. It will take approximately 1/2 cup and 2 tsp of water.
4. keep it aside for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven at 350F.
5. Divide the dough into two equal parts after 15 minutes of resting.
6. Dust the rolling surface and roll it in a big circle and cut the small circles with the help of a cookie cutter.
7. Grease a cookies sheet and place these small circles carefully. Bake these for 15 minutes. Flip them in midway.
8. Take them out after 15 minutes and let them cool down.
9. Assembly of vrat ki papdi chat– gather all ingredients at one place to make a chat.
10. On a plate arrange 6-8 papdis. Place 1 tsp chopped boil potatoes.
11. Pour beaten curd on every papdi. Add tamarind chutney & coriander chutney as per requirement.
12. Sprinkle cumin seed powder, rock salt, and red chili powder. Garnish with roasted peanuts and pomegranate pearls.
13. Serve this vrat ki papdi chat and enjoy your vrat (fast) with kids and the whole family.

Serving suggestions

This is a complete meal in itself. But you can also enjoy it in snack time or an appetizer during fasting meal.

Storing sugestions

You can make papdis in advance and can store up to 15 days in air tight container.

• Room Temperature– These are good at room temperature for 15 days.
• Refrigerator– Storing in fridge does not work as they become soggy.
• Freezer– NO

Tips & FAQ’s

1. Feel free to use rajgira flour or singhada flour to make papdis.
2. Please consult your elders before trying on fasting days. Just in case if any ingredient is prohibited at your place.
3. You can make this papdis beforehand too. Normal days also they make a great snack with tea.
4. To make chat use any vegan curd and it will make a delicious vegan chat recipe.

You may also like other fasting food or vrat ka Khana

Check this entire collection of Navratri Vrat Recipes. Also, view how to plan your meals during Navratri or any other fasting day.

Here are few Kuttu or buckwheat flour recipes

• Kuttu ki poori
• Farali bherwa paratha
• Kuttu ka cheela(buckwheat flour pancake)
• Kuttu ki tikki
• Buckwheat flour dumpling(kuttu ka dahi bhalla)

Some more vrat recipe to enlighten your fasting day.

• SAMA RICE PARATHA
• VRAT KI ALOO CHAT/VRAT KE ALOO
• Vrat Ka Dosa
• Farali French Fries
• Lauki Ka Halva
• Sabudana Vrat Ki Khichdi
• How to make roasted cumin powder
• Homemade curd
• Homemade ghee

I made this farali vrat ki papdi chat for lunch as per my Navratri meal plan. This recipe going to be the part of Navratri recipes collection which you can refer as required. farali vrat ki papdi chat is served as a lunch on Navratri meal plan day 4.

D4

samo kheer

peanut laddu

vrat ki papdi chat

cut fruits bowl

farali paratha with curd

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This is my entry for one ingredient 3 ways theme for Week3 Day1. I chose kuttu flour to use in three ways.