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Chatpate

Chatpate is a Nepali snack of puffed rice mixed with onion, coriander, chilli and lemon. Crunchy, tangy and very spicy, it is enjoyed in the late afternoon, on the street as well as at home.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Finely dice the red onion and tomato, then chop the green chilli and coriander.
  2. Put the puffed rice in a large bowl and add the onion, tomato, chilli and coriander.
  3. Drizzle with oil, then add the salt, chilli powder, cumin and garam masala.
  4. Squeeze the lemon over the top and mix briskly with a spoon so every grain is coated.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve straight away so the rice stays crunchy.

Variations and tips

Toasted version. Dry-toast the puffed rice in a pan for 2 minutes before seasoning it, for an even crunchier result.

What's available here. Puffed rice is sold in Asian grocery stores; otherwise use puffed corn flakes.

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