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A traditional savoury snack sold by street vendors in India. A great starter or side dish and just perfect served on home made puri

## VIDEO

https://youtu.be/9dchQ9fUoYs

## INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 medium onion brown/white onion
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon mix powder / curry powder [ https://youtu.be/nsQ0ZssWps8 ]
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon tandoori masala powder
• 6-8 pieces chicken tikka [ https://youtu.be/ZpFyiiBHL6U ]
• 1 large cubed sliced tomato
• 2" cored and chunked cucumber
• 100ml curry base [ https://youtu.be/1q5eG0cl6_I ]
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala

Large Puri/Poori [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6qSwbpAVeo ]

## METHOD

1. on a medium heat add the oil to the pan, when hot add in the sliced onions and fry for a couple of minutes stirring occasionally

2. in garlic and ginger paste and stir through, allow to fry out for around 30 seconds for the strong smell to disappear

3. add in the fenugreek leaves and the watered down tomato paste, stir briefly and fry for 1 minute to help reduce the bitterness

4. now in with the mix powder, chilli powder and tandoori masala powder, give it a good stir through adding a little base gravy if needed to keep things moving and fry for a minute

5. add the chicken tikka, tomato, cucumber and base mixing through well

6. fry for a couple of minutes before stirring through the chaat masala

7. allow to continue cooking for a further minute before either serving in a bowl with a sprinkle of fresh chopped coriander or street food style in a large home made fried puri

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