Make it at home
How to make Samosa Chaat at home.
Samosa Chaat takes 30 minutes (with ready samosas) and serves 2. This guide gives the ingredients in cups and spoons, the steps in order and the mistakes that most often go wrong.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 3 min read
Time
30 minutes (with ready samosas)
Serves
2
Skill
Easy
Method
Assemble
What you need
Quantities serve 2. Ready-made or freshly fried samosas both work. The chutneys can be store-bought.
- 2 hot samosas
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas, warmed with a pinch of cumin and salt
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, whisked with 1 tsp sugar and a pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
- 2 tbsp green chutney
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- 2 tbsp fine sev
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala, plus a pinch of chilli powder
Step by step
Serve it straight after assembly. The layers are best when the samosa is still hot.
Warm the samosas
Heat the samosas in a 190 C (375 F) oven for 8 to 10 minutes until hot and crisp.
Prepare the toppings
Whisk the yogurt with the sugar and salt until smooth. Chop the onion and coriander, and have the chutneys ready in small bowls.
Crush the samosas
Break each samosa into a few large pieces on a plate. Press gently, so the filling is exposed.
Add the chickpeas and yogurt
Spoon the warm chickpeas over the samosa, then pour the yogurt over the top.
Drizzle and finish
Add both chutneys, scatter the onion, coriander and sev, and finish with chaat masala and chilli powder. Eat at once.
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Tips for a better result
Contrast is the point, so keep the temperatures different.
- Keep the samosa hot and the yogurt cold. That contrast makes the dish.
- Whisk the yogurt until it is completely smooth, so it pours.
- Add sev last for crunch, just before eating.
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Mistakes to avoid
Watch out for:
- Using soft, microwaved samosas, which turn mushy under the yogurt.
- Too much yogurt, which drowns the other flavours.
- Assembling in advance, which makes the base go soft.
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Shopping for it in Canada
Everything can come from one Indian grocery run, with a few supermarket stand-ins.
- Samosas: frozen samosas from Indian grocers work well and reheat crisp in the oven.
- Chutneys: jars of tamarind and mint-coriander chutney are widely sold.
- Sev: sold in packets at Indian grocers. Crushed plain potato chips are a rough substitute.
- Chaat masala: from Indian grocers. It is a tangy spice mix worth having.
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Or let us make it
Samosa chaat needs fresh, hot samosas plus a stack of toppings, which makes it more effort than the sum of its parts. Samosa Chaat is $12.99 CAD on our menu, at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
How long does Samosa Chaat take to make?
About 30 minutes (with ready samosas) from start to finish for 2.
Can I make Samosa Chaat ahead of time?
The chutneys, yogurt mixture and chopped toppings can be made a day ahead. Heat the samosas and assemble at the last minute.
Can I use store-bought samosas?
Yes. Frozen samosas from an Indian grocery store reheat well in the oven. Bake them rather than microwaving, so the pastry stays crisp.
What do I serve with Samosa Chaat?
A cup of chai, or a cold masala soda, and a plate of pani puri to share.
Where can I order Samosa Chaat in Ottawa?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves it. Samosa Chaat is $12.99 CAD on our menu. Tapri Chai is also listed on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes for delivery in Barrhaven and nearby parts of south Ottawa, so check which app serves your address.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.