By Garima Johar
September 8, 2026
The urge to have a chatpata snack is real, especially during the slump hour after lunch. To make yourself a street-style snack, try this papdi chaat with bhallas and whip up a crunchy bowl in just 5 simple steps.
5-6 papdis 2 cups dahi 4 cups water 1 cup urad dal 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds Pinch of salt Oil for frying 1 tablespoon dhaniya chutney 1 tablespoon imli chutney 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds Chopped cilantro for garnish
Soak the urad dal and blend it with cumin seeds, ginger paste, and salt.
Deep-fry small portions of the batter to make the bhallas, then soak them in water.
Whisk the dahi and water together, then add the soaked bhallas, removing any excess water.
Add papdi, dhaniya and imli chutney with the spices and mix all the contents.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds and cilantro, and your homemade street-style snack will be ready.