Aloo Chaat is a popular Indian street food snack that features crispy potatoes tossed in a tangy and flavorful blend of spices. It is a savory and spicy dish that is loved for its delicious taste and crispy texture. Here’s a recipe for Aloo Chaat:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ready in: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cubed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- Sev (crispy fried noodles) for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai for frying the potatoes.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cubed potatoes and fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the fried potatoes, chopped onion, chopped tomato, green chili, and fresh coriander leaves. Toss everything together gently.
- Add lemon juice, chaat masala, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the potatoes evenly with the spices.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish the Aloo Chaat with sev (crispy fried noodles) for an extra crunch, if desired.
- Serve the Aloo Chaat immediately as a snack or appetizer.
Aloo Chaat is best enjoyed when it is fresh and hot. It offers a delightful combination of flavors, with the crispy potatoes complemented by the tanginess of the spices and the freshness of the chopped vegetables. It is a perfect snack to satisfy your cravings for a savory and spicy treat.
