Chotpoti (Bangladeshi Spiced Chickpea Street Snack)
Warm spiced chickpeas and potato with tamarind, red onion, chilli and crunchy crisps on top. Bangladesh's favourite street snack.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.90 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 20 seconds, then add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder and salt. Stir for 20 seconds.
- 2
Add the potatoes, chickpeas and water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
15 min - 3
Mash about a quarter of the mixture against the side of the pan with a spoon to thicken it. Stir in the tamarind paste and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until it is thick but still spoonable.
5 min - 4
Taste and add more salt, tamarind or chilli if you like.
- 5
Spoon into bowls and top with the red onion, green chillies, coriander, a squeeze of lime and the crushed crisps. Eat straight away while the crisps are crunchy.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.