Beat the heat with these 5-minute chaat recipes for instant summer snacking

When the summer heat is relentless and you're looking for something light, tangy, and satisfying — chaat is the answer. This iconic Indian street food isn’t just quick to make, but also a burst of bold flavors — sweet, spicy, tangy, and crunchy all at once. Whether it’s a midday snack or an evening treat, these 5-minute chaat recipes will curb your cravings without heating up the kitchen.

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1. Masala Papdi Chaat

Ingredients:

• Readymade papdis (crispy flour crackers)

• Boiled potatoes (cubed)

• Chopped onions and tomatoes

• Nylon sev

• Green chutney & tamarind chutney

• Curd (optional)

• Chaat masala & coriander

Instructions:

• Arrange papdis on a plate. Top with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, a drizzle of both chutneys, and a spoon of curd (if using). Sprinkle chaat masala, garnish with sev and coriander. Done in minutes!

2. Instant Bhel Puri

Ingredients:

• Puffed rice (murmura)

• Chopped onions, tomatoes, and boiled potatoes

• Green & tamarind chutneys

• Roasted peanuts

• Sev, coriander, lemon juice

Instructions:

• Mix everything in a bowl just before serving to retain the crunch. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.

3. Tomato Chaat

Ingredients:

• Fresh red tomatoes (sliced thick)

• Chopped onions

• Chaat masala, black salt, red chili powder

• Tamarind chutney

• Sev & coriander

Instructions:

• Arrange tomato slices on a plate. Sprinkle all spices, top with chutney, onions, sev, and garnish with coriander. A fresh, juicy alternative!

4. Cucumber Peanut Chaat

Ingredients:

• Chopped cucumbers

• Roasted peanuts

• Chopped green chilies

• Lemon juice, black salt, chaat masala

• Coriander leaves

Instructions:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill for 5 minutes or serve immediately for a refreshing, protein-packed snack.

5. Spicy Corn Chaat

Ingredients:

• Boiled sweet corn kernels

• Butter (optional)

• Chopped onions, chilies

• Lemon juice, chaat masala

• Coriander, sev for garnish

Instructions:

• Toss corn with butter, onions, chilies, spices, and lemon juice. Garnish with sev and coriander. Serve warm or cold!

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Tips to Keep It Quick:

• Keep green and tamarind chutneys pre-made or store-bought.

• Boil potatoes and store in the fridge for 2–3 days.

• Use nylon sev and papdis for instant crunch.

• Fresh coriander and lemon juice elevate every chaat.