Kolkata Masala Crostini — a chatpata twist to an easy appetizer with sweet chili jam, spicy potato and kala chana filling, and colorful garnishes like coconut and peanuts! It’s a bright and bold dish to share that’ll transport you back to the rainy streets of Kolkata! 

This crostini is all about the composition. The potato filling features tamarind chutney, lemon juice, chaat masala, and dried mint along with your usual masalas. Paired with the sweet jam-chutney layer and the crunchy garnish, this is finger food at its best!

If you like this, please try my other chaat recipes:

• Kolkata Ghugni Chaat
• Mediterranean Chaat Tarts
• 7 Layer Dahi Chaat

WATCH HOW TO MAKE KOLKATA MASALA CROSTINI:

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Kolkata Masala Crostini

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Kolkata Masala Crostini — a chatpata twist to an easy appetizer with sweet chili jam, spicy potato and kala chana filling, and colorful garnishes like coconut and peanuts! It’s a bright and bold dish to share that’ll transport you back to the rainy streets of Kolkata! 

Course: Appetizer, Chaat, Snack

Cuisine: Fusion, Indian

Keyword: party, streetfood

Custom Category: Appetizers, Chaat (Indian Street Food), Diwali, Snacks

Servings: 8

Calories: 124 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

• 1 loaf french baguette , sliced or use any bread of your choice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• sweet chili jam , store-bought
• mango chutney , store-bought

Potato Masala:

• 1 1/2 cup potatoes , boiled and chopped
• 1/4 cup tomatoes , deseeded and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup onions , finely chopped
• 1/2 cup black gram (kala chana or black chickpeas) , boiled
• 2 green chilies , finely chopped
• 3 tbsp peanuts , coarsely crushed
• 2 tbsp cilantro , finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh coconut , thinly sliced
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp tamarind chutney
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp black salt
• 1/2 tsp dried mint

Garnish:

• sev (bhujiya)
• peanuts
• fresh coconut , thinly sliced
• cilantro , finely chopped

Instructions

1. Mix together all of the potato masala ingredients and set aside in a bowl.

2. Brush your bread with olive oil and toast it in the toaster until golden brown or bake in an oven at 350°F/175°C.

3. Apply sweet chili jam and/or mango chutney on the toasted baguette slices.

4. Spread the potato masala liberally on the bread.

5. Top it with sev (bhujiya), peanuts, fresh coconuts, and cilantro.

6. Your Kolkata Masala Crostini is ready! Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Kolkata Masala Crostini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 288mg13%

Potassium 243mg7%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 124IU2%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Calcium 30mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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