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Talking about one’s hometown, and what it means to a food blogger is all at once personal, intimate and nostalgic. That was the state – Karnataka – where I hail from. Davangere Benne dose, Shavige Idli, Bisibele Bhath, Vangibhath, Obbattu Ugadi Meal, Set Dosa, Akki Rotti, RagiMudde, Yennegai-Jolada Rotti ... all my favourites ! What's your fav from that state? 

Although we cook Karnataka food almost everyday (our cuisine is  mostly South indian with Tamilnadu and Karnataka cuisine), choosing a dish close to my heart proved to be a humongous task ! Till of course, this Chaat (or street food) came as an epiphany. Pani Puri,Bhel Puri, Pav Bhaji, Dahi Puri, Samosa might be available in every part of India and abroad, but for those from Karnataka and especially, Bangalore Masala Puri has a special place. I love this Chaat to bits as much as the other Bangalore speciality - Tomato Slice Chaat

Unlike other chaats, the process is tedious. But it can be made with everyday materials. Just a little planning and you have a winner on hand. 
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Soaking time - 8 hours+ , 
prep time- 30 mins 
Cooking time : 20 mins ; 
Serves : 4 - 6 generously

INGREDIENTS

(A) To Pressure Cook: 

• 1 Cup dry green peas
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cloves
• 1/2 inch ginger 
• Salt to taste

(B) To saute for Masala Paste / Gravy:

• 1 Inch Stick Cinnamon
• 2 Pinch Nut Meg
• 2 Cardamom
• 2-3 Cloves
• Small Piece Marati Moggu
• Onions - 2 medium
• Tomatoes - 1 large
• Green chillies - 3 to 4 (adjust spice)
• Mint leaves - 2 handfuls
• Coriander leaves - 2 handfuls

(C) Dry spice powders:

• 1/2 Tsp Turmeric and Chat Masala
• Garam Masala - 1 TBSP
• Coriander powder - 1 TBSP
• 1 tsp Cumin 
• 1/4 tsp Carrom seeds Powder
• 1 Tbsp Chili Powder 

PIN FOR LATER

(D) Toppings:

• Store bought or homemade pani Puri / golgappa ( you can also use home baked whole wheat papdi - check out the video here)
• 1 Boiled Potato (Crumbled) - optional
• Tamarind+Dates Chutney (Meetha Chutney)
• Mint Coriander Chutney (optional)
• 2 Large Onions (Finely Chopped)
• 2 Tomatoes (seeded and chopped into small cubes)
• Store bought Mixture or sev
• Masala Gravy (method in the video below)

METHOD

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