• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Food Trails
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • Privacy Policy
  • vegan recipes
  • Gluten Free
×
Home » All Recipes » Papdi Katori/Katori Chaat

Papdi Katori/Katori Chaat

Nov 4, 2018 | Last Updated: Oct 16, 2022 | by Swati

10 shares
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Katori Chaat or Chaat served in Papdi Katori recipe | Learn how to make Papdi/Papri Katoris fried and baked for serving Chaat and appetizers

Deep fried and Baked Papdi Katoris / Canapes Katoris for Katori Chaat and serving other snacks at your parties and get togethers. Make these cute Edible Bowls that can be a showstopper at your party.

Edible Papdi Katoris

We are always looking for ways to serve food in different ways or present it differently, especially for our parties and get-togethers.

Festivals time or get togethers, Chaats are one of the most loved snacks for Indians. Kids and grown ups alike love to have chaats in one or the other form. We love to have different chaats on weekends and include at least one item(or more) in festive meal menu.

For those of you who don't know about Chaat, it is a category of savory Indian snacks or street food. Many food items come under chaat category, like Aloo Tikki(fried Potato Patties), Dahi Vade(fried lentil dumplings), Samosa, Aloo Shakarkandi Ki Chaat and are served with or without yogurt, green mint and cilantro chutney, tamarind chutney, garlic chutney.

What is Katori Chaat or Papdi Katori

Papdi Katori Chaat is one of the popular Chaat served in restaurants and Chaat corners. These can be made ahead and stored for a couple of days.

Papadi/Papdi are small round fried flat-breads/pooris or you can compare these to fried thinly rolled crackers. Papdi made with Whole Wheat and other nutritious flours are good snack option for kids and for Chai time.

Checkout recipe for Air Fired and Baked Masala Papdi.

We make Mumbai's famous street food Sev Poori with these crispy papdis.

Papdi Katoris(pronounce Pa- Pa-dee Ca-to-rees) / Canapes are a way to serve chaat or snacks like Chickpea Salad, cucumber/corn salsa in canapes or Indian Papdi (fried whole wheat crackers served with chaat), These are "Edible Bowls" in which you can serve some salads and chaat items!!

Papdi Katoris are a creative/fun way of presenting Papdis in form of bowls. Katori is the hindi term for bowl. It can be used not only to serve chat but also many other food items like chickpea salad, black chickpea salad or even corn salsa. Will be gradually updating on how to serve different food items in these edible bowls.

Deep Fried / Baked Papdi Katori

Katoris/edible bowls for Katori Chaat, can be deep-fried or baked as per your preferences. Whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour or a combination of both the flours can be used to make these. I have used both flours in 1:1 ratio. For fried bowls, we have to add oil and knead the dough with water. For baked version, I add butter and knead the dough with milk. It keeps baked papdi soft and flaky.

Stepwise Pics To make Papdi Katori

For Fried Katoris--

  1. Take both flours in a bowl, add caraway seeds/ajwain and salt mix well.
  2. Add oil and mix it into the flour till it resembles the breadcrumbs.
  3. Knead a soft dough and keep it covered for 10 minutes.
  4. To make the katoris, take stainless steel bowls or you can take any single muffin cups. You can take any size bowls you prefer. I got 8 edible bowls with this size of the bowl that I used.
  5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll out a thin circle of the dough.
  6. Pierce the discs with the fork.
  7. Grease the outer side of the bowl with oil, and wrap the dough around the bowl.
  8. Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy bottomed pan.
  9. To check whether the oil is ready for frying, drop a small ball of dough in oil, it should sizzle and immediately rise to the surface.
  10. Carefully drop katoris in oil, when it starts to fry, the katoris/bowl will fill with oil, use a pair of tongs to handle the frying katoris.
  11. Once the dough starts turning light brown, carefully take out from oil.
  12. When the katoris are warm enough or when you can handle these, take out the fried papadi. The fried papdi or bowls will come out easily.If these are sticking to the bowl, use a knife and carefully take out the papadi.

Refer the below pics for fried katoris

How to make Baked Katoris for Katori Chaat

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
  2. Take a muffin pan, divide the dough into equal portions and roll the dough in circular discs of the size that fits your muffin cups.
  3. Or you can roll out a big very thin dough and cut discs with a round cookie cutter.
  4. Pierce the disc with fork.
  5. Grease the inner muffin cups/cavities with oil.
  6. Arrange the circular discs in the muffin cups.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Once baked take out of the oven and when still warm, carefully take out and cool on a wire rack.

Refer the below pics for Baked Katoris:

How to store and Shelf life of Papdi Katori

These edible bowls stay good for around 10-12 days. Keep away from moisture. You can make these way ahead for your parties and get-togethers. Do make these and I am sure everyone will love the way you will be presenting your snacks.

Serving Options

You can serve Dahi Vade/Bhalle in fried katoris and reconstruct the way of serving Bhalla Papdi Chaat which is a very chaat item in Northern India.

Dahi Vade in Papdi Katori

Serve Kala Chana Chaat/Salad or any other salad like Corn Peanut Salad in Baked Katoris.

Apart from the chaat or salad fillings, you can just fry some boiled cubed potatoes in cumin and salt or use store potato tater tots, served with chutneys and sev (fried very thin chickpea noodles) and roasted cumin powder.

Baked Papdi Katoris/Canapes for Chaats

Gluten-free Papdi Katori for Gluten-free Papdi Chaat

For Gluten-free version, try this Vrat Ki Papdi Chaat recipe with fried papdi made with Water Chestnut flour/Singhara Atta version. You can use the same method with steel bowls to fry katoris.

Other ways of serving traditional chaats/ fusion recipes

Aloo Chana Tacos try this fusion of Indian Aloo Chana Chaat (potatoes and kala chana) served in Mexican tacos. Easy to assemble dish for your parties and get-togethers.

Other Fusion appetizers for you from the blog.. Cheesy Paneer Wonton Cups, Basil Pesto Paneer Tikka.

Recipe Card For Papdi Katori for Papdi Chaat

Papdi Katori

Swati
Baked and Deep Fried Papdi Katori Recipe for serving papdi chaat and salads for your parties and get togethers.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Baked Katoris(Baking Time) 15 minutes mins
Course Snacks and Startetrs
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Small Steel Bowls
  • Tart Cups/Muffin Pans

Ingredients
  

For Fried Katori

  • ½ Cup Wheat flour
  • ½ Cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp Caraway Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt or as per taste
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • Water for kneading- 1/2-3/4 cup use as required
  • Oil for frying

For Baked Katoris

  • ½ Cup Wheat flour
  • ½ Cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Chickpea Flour (optional)
  • ½ tsp Caraway Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt or as per taste
  • ¼ Cup Butter or use Olive Oil
  • ½-¾ Cup Milk for kneading or as required

Instructions
 

Fried Katoris

  • Take both flours in a bowl, add caraway seeds/ajwain and salt mix well.
  • Add oil and mix it into the flour till it resembles the breadcrumbs.
  • Knead a soft dough and keep it covered for 10 minutes.
  • To make the katoris, take stainless steel bowls or you can take any single muffin cups.
  • You can take any size bowls you prefer. I got 8 edible bowls with this size of the bowl that I used.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
  • Roll out a thin circle of the dough. Pierce the discs with the fork.
  • Grease the outer side of the bowl with oil, and wrap the dough around the bowl.
  • Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy bottomed pan. To check whether the oil is ready for frying, drop a small ball of dough in oil, it should sizzle and immediately rise to the surface.
  • Carefully drop katoris in oil, when it starts to fry, the katoris/bowl will fill with oil, use a pair of tongs to handle the frying katoris.
  • Once the dough starts turning light brown, carefully take out from oil.
  • When the katoris are warm enough or when you can handle these, take out the fried papdi.
  • The fried papdi or bowls will come out easily. If these are sticking to the bowl, use a knife and carefully take out the papdi.

Baked Papdi

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
  • Take a muffin pan, divide the dough into equal portions and roll the dough in circular discs of the size that fits your muffin cups.
  • Or you can roll out a big very thin dough and cut discs with a round cookie cutter.
  • Pierce the disc with fork. Grease the inner muffin cups/cavities with oil.
  • Arrange the circular discs in the muffin cups.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Once baked take out of the oven and when still warm, carefully take out and cool on a wire rack.

Storing Papdi

  • Store in an air-tight container when completely cooled.
Keyword Papdi Katori
Did you try the recipe..Share @foodtrails25 or tag me #foodtrails25!
Tried this recipe?Share @foodtrails25 or tag me #foodtrails25!

Also, whenever you try the recipe, I will love to hear/share your feedback or any queries in the comment section below. I will try to answer your queries as soon as possible.

A small request, please rate the recipe as per your experience or feedback. Your feedback and ratings help my site in more google visibility and higher google ratings.

Say Hello!! and visit my social media accounts.. FB, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and You-Tube.

If you like my work, then add you mail id in the box below and HIT the SUBSCRIBE button to get notifications on new posts and share the blog with your loved ones.

Thanks for stopping by!! Keep coming back!!

Swati

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

10 shares

This post may contain affiliate links to the products/ingredients. I may earn some commission if you make some purchase. The products and resources are that I believe in and this will not affect your price.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. mayurisjikoni

    October 22, 2019 at 9:53 am

    Swaty I've not made papadi katoris at home and the ones we get ready made are just too big. Would love to try the baked version. However, one question, does the baked one turn out as crispy as the fried one or is it slightly hard? Asking because this will be eaten by the elderly too.

    Loading...
    Reply
    • Swati

      October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pm

      These are on the crisper side, you can add 2 tbsp of chickpea flour and substitute either whole wheat or all purpose flour for a more softer version.Thanks for asking, will update it in my recipe too.

      Loading...
      Reply
      • mayurisjikoni

        October 23, 2019 at 8:30 am

        Thanks Swaty.

        Loading...
  2. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille)

    October 21, 2019 at 10:37 am

    what a great and healthier idea to put all the delicious fillings inside

    Loading...
    Reply
  3. Renu Agrawal Dongre

    October 21, 2019 at 7:02 am

    I make this using bread but never tried with flour. Your version with the flour looks crispy and one of the must have starter during Diwali

    Loading...
    Reply
  4. shobhakeshwani

    October 20, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    Cure papdi katoris .. brilliant idea for serving papdi chat

    Loading...
    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Swati Malik

A passionate foodie, food blogger.. blogging about my food experiences, and food stories.. Love to click pics and cook for my loved ones. Aham Bhramasmi!!

More about me

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Browse Categories

  • Air Fryer Recipes
  • Appetizers and Starters
  • Baking
  • Breads and Pastries
  • Breakfast
  • Brownies
  • Cakes and Muffins
  • Cheesecakes
  • Chilled Desserts
  • Cold Beverages(Dairy+Plant Based)
  • Condiments
  • Cookies and Crackers
  • Dal and Curries
  • Desserts
  • Dips, Jam, Chutneys and Sauces
  • Drinks and Beverages
  • Easy Lunch/Dinner Ideas
  • Egg Free
  • Fall Delights
  • Fasting Food
  • Flatbreads
  • Fusion Food
  • Gluten Free
  • Healthy Food
  • Hot Drinks
  • Indian Festivals
  • Indian Street Food
  • Indo-Chinese
  • Ingredients used in preparing other food items
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Kids Friendly
  • Main Course
  • Monsoon Delights
  • No onion No garlic
  • Party Menu
  • Pasta Dishes
  • Pies, Crumbles, Cobbler,Crisps
  • Recipes
  • Restaurant Style Food
  • Rice Dishes
  • Roundups
  • Salads
  • Seasonal Delights
  • Smoothies and Fresh Juices
  • Snacks
  • Soups
  • Spring Delights
  • Summer Delights
  • Winter Delights
  • With Eggs
  • Wraps/ Rolls/Sandwiches

Shop at Amazon here

Reader's Favourites

  • Raw Papaya and Mango Salad | Vegan Thai Raw Papaya Salad with Mango
    Raw Papaya and Mango Salad | Vegan Thai Raw Papaya Salad with Mango
  • Thukpa Gyathuk
    Thukpa Gyathuk
  • Bhandare wale Aloo/ Halwai style Aloo ki Subzi
    Bhandare wale Aloo/ Halwai style Aloo ki Subzi
  • Creamy Mushroom and Sweet Corn Soup
    Creamy Mushroom and Sweet Corn Soup
  • Vegetables in Hot Garlic Sauce
    Vegetables in Hot Garlic Sauce
  • Namkeen Jave
    Namkeen Jave
  • Homemade Churros (Air Fryer and Oven Baked)
    Homemade Churros (Air Fryer and Oven Baked)
  • Moong dal Kosambari/Moong Dal Salad
    Moong dal Kosambari/Moong Dal Salad
  • Custard Trifle
    Custard Trifle
  • Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse
    Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse

Swati Malik

A passionate foodie, food blogger.. blogging about my food experiences, and food stories.. Love to click pics and cook for my loved ones. Aham Bhramasmi!!

More about me

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Footer

Links

  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • About

Newsletter

x

Subscribe to our newsletter!

Get yummy recipes delivered straight to your inbox!

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Copyright © 2025 Food Trails

10 shares
%d

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required