Is a delicious Indian street food, showcasing crispy fried potatoes tossed with a medley of spices, chutneys, and fresh herbs, resulting in a savory and flavorful snack. This is one of my favorite starter dishes, whether I’m cooking at home or dining out, always makes my mouth water!
Preparation & Cooking Time:
Approximately 20-30 minutes (excluding boiling time for potatoes)
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled, peeled, and diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup tamarind chutney (you can buy it amazon by clicking here or make it by mixing tamarind paste with water and sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Sev (crunchy chickpea noodles)
- Pomegranate seeds
- Chopped mint leaves
- Red Onion
- Yogurt
Instructions:
- Boil and Dice Potatoes:
- Peel and dice them into small cubes.
- Boil the potatoes until they are tender.
- Prepare Toppings:
- Chop onion, tomato, green chili, and coriander leaves finely.
- Assemble Aloo Chaat:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and coriander leaves.
- Add Spices:
- Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, red chili powder, and salt over the ingredients.
- Drizzle Tamarind Chutney:
- Drizzle the tamarind chutney over the mixture. Adjust the quantity based on your taste preference.
- Mix Well:
- Gently toss all the ingredients together, ensuring the spices and chutney coat the potatoes evenly.
- Optional: Fry Potatoes (for added crunch):
- If you like, you can fry the diced potatoes in oil until they are golden brown before assembling the chaat.
- Serve:
- Transfer the aloo chaat to serving plates.
- Top it with sev, pomegranate seeds, chopped mint leaves, and a dollop of yogurt if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the aloo chaat immediately and enjoy this delicious and flavorful street food!
Note: The preparation time may vary depending on your cooking skills. Adjust the spice levels and toppings according to your taste preferences.