Sweet Potato Chaat
A tangy, spicy, and nutritious chaat made with sweet potatoes, flavored with Indian spices, chutneys, and garnishes. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes (boiled or roasted)
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black salt (or regular salt)
- 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
- 2 tablespoons green chutney (mint-coriander chutney)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Boil, roast, or grill the sweet potatoes until soft. Let them cool slightly, then peel and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a mixing bowl.
- Add chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, chili powder, and black salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney over the sweet potatoes. Mix gently to ensure the flavors combine.
- Top with chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chilies.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and fresh coriander leaves.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chaat and serve immediately.
Note
- For additional flavor, you can add cashews or roasted peanuts during tempering.
- Adjust water for desired consistency – less water for firmer upma, more for softer upma.
- Pair it with coconut chutney or pickle for an enhanced experience.