Sri Lanka Road Trip of Food - Sri Lankan Cooking

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

tamarind chutney

🥗Healthier: date chutney

💰Cheaper: store-bought sauce

Date chutney offers a sweeter alternative.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and affordable.

chaat masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: basic spices

Homemade blends can be made from pantry staples.

Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and dice them.

Fry the papri in hot oil until golden and crisp, then drain on paper towels.

In a bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas and diced potatoes.

Add yogurt over the potato and chickpea mixture.

Drizzle tamarind chutney and mint chutney on top.

Sprinkle chaat masala, red chili powder, and cumin powder over the dish.

Garnish with finely chopped onion and coriander leaves.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chaat before serving.

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