Fruit Chaat

Fruit Chaat is an Indian dish that is more popular in Northern India, especially in the region of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

A chaat is a savory Indian dish that is usually served as a street-food snack and typically includes a combination of fried, baked or boiled potatoes; roasted chickpea flour (besan); vegetables, spice powders, yogurt; and tamarind water. The chaat recipe may be topped with sev or papadum.

The name “fruit chaat” comes from the Hindi word “chat”, which means to eat or to snack on something between meals. The fruit chaat can be served as an appetizer, a light meal, or as an after-meal dessert.

The ingredients are usually assorted fruits, boiled potatoes, boiled chickpeas, lemon juice, salt and other ingredients that are sometimes added include mangoes and pomegranate seeds.

Fruit Chaat

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Fruit Chaat

When you combine a creative mind with a craving stomach, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy this recipe for Fruit Chaat.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Indian, North Indian, Punjabi

Ingredients

• 1 cup Grapes halved
• 1 Orange peeled and segmented
• 1/2 Mango peeled and diced
• 1 cup Pineapple diced
• 4 to 5 tsp Lime Juice - 1 1/2 tblsp
• 1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder - 1 tsp
• 1 to 2 tbsp Mint Leaves chopped
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt

For Garnishing

• 2 tbsp Pomegranate Seeds

Instructions

• Combine the fruits in a large bowl..
• Add chaat masala powder, black pepper powder, lemon juice and salt.
• Mix gently.
• Garnish with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves.
• Serve at once.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with choice of seasonal fruits or locally available fruits.