Aloo chaat
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Potato cubes fried or roasted until crisp and tossed with chaat masala, lemon, chutneys and coriander.
Region: DelhiOccasion: Evening snack, especially in winterTime: 40 minServes: 3Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes, boiled until just done, cooled and cubed
- Oil for frying
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, ½ tsp black salt, ½ tsp red chilli powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp green chutney, 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
- 1 green chilli and 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
- Thin slices of ginger (optional)
Method
- Deep- or shallow-fry the potato cubes until golden and crisp outside. Drain.
- While hot, toss with the spice powders.
- Add lemon juice, chutneys, green chilli and coriander and toss again.
- Top with ginger slices and serve in leaf bowls with toothpicks.
History
Street sellers in Delhi fry potatoes on large iron griddles and toss them with spices to order; it is one of the simplest chaats of the city.
Significance
Aloo chaat is a common snack in Delhi's markets and at weddings, and is often eaten on cold winter evenings.