Craving chaat? Try this easy Satvic Dahi Poori recipe! Wholesome & flavorful. A light and flavourful Gujarati street snack with a sattvic twist.
🌿 Satvic Dahi Poori Recipe
A light and flavourful Gujarati street snack with a satvic twist.
📝 Introduction
Dahi Poori is a beloved Indian chaat, often bursting with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavours. Today, I’m preparing a homemade satvic version — using simple, wholesome ingredients, with no onions, garlic, or artificial sauces. It’s a beautiful balance of taste and Ayurveda-friendly ingredients, perfect for an evening snack or festive treat.
🧂 Ingredients for Dahi Poori
For the base:
- Homemade Pooris – 10–12 (small and puffed)
- Boiled potatoes – 2 medium (peeled and mashed)
- Boiled black chana or green gram – ½ cup
- Fresh coriander (dhaniya) – 2 tbsp chopped
For the filling:
- Cumin powder (jeera) – 1 tsp
- Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
- Rock salt (sendha namak) or sea salt – to taste
- Red chilli powder (optional, adjust for satvic preference) – a pinch
For the dahi (curd/yoghurt):
- Thick fresh curd – 1 cup
- Cumin powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Sugar or jaggery (optional, to slightly sweeten) – ½ tsp
For toppings:
- Imli (tamarind) chutney – 2 tbsp (Use homemade, without preservatives)
- Green coriander chutney – 2 tbsp (mild and satvic version)
- Fresh coriander leaves – chopped
- Homemade Sev – small handful (fried gram flour strings – optional but traditional)
🍴 How to Prepare for Dahi Poori
Step 1: Prep the Filling
- In a bowl, mix boiled potatoes, chana/grams, chopped coriander, jeera powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Keep this mixture ready.
Step 2: Season the Dahi
- In a separate bowl, whisk the curd until smooth.
- Add a pinch of salt, jeera powder, and a little sugar (if preferred). Mix well and refrigerate for a few minutes.
Step 3: Assemble the Dahi Pooris
- Take each poori and make a small hole on top using your thumb.
- Fill each poori with the prepared potato-chana mixture.
- Spoon some seasoned curd over the filled pooris.
- Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney on top.
- Sprinkle fresh coriander and top with a pinch of jeera powder, chilli powder and sattvic Chhat masala (if using).
- Finish with a light sprinkle of sev.
🌼 Satvic Tips
- Avoid using garlic/onion-based chutneys to keep the dish light and ayurvedic.
- You can replace sev with roasted peanuts or soaked sprouts for a healthier twist.
- Always use freshly made curd for better digestion and taste.
🧘♂️ Why It’s Satvic
This version uses natural ingredients, mild spices, and balances all six tastes (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, pungent, and astringent) — making it not only tasty but also digestively harmonious.
📸 Thank You
I hope you enjoy this Satvic Dahi Poori as much as we do at home. If you try this recipe, share your experience or photo in the comments below 🙏