Aloo chaat is a simple snack made with potatoes and chaat chutneys. This sweet spicy and sour tangy aloo chaat is also a popular street food which is made by deep frying the potatoes. Just to keep it healthy I have made this aloo chaat by boiling potatoes. You can also use grilled or fried potatoes.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
½ teaspooncumin powderroasted jeera powder (optional)
⅛teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonchaat masala powder
¼ to ½ teaspoonred chilli powder
1tablespooncoriander leaves chopped
2 to 4tablespoonsnylon sev
2tablespoonpomegranate arils(replace with sweet raisins & roasted cashews)
½ to ¾teaspoonlemon juiceor 1 teaspoon sweet tamarind chutney
(optional) green chutney (1 to 2 tsps)
¼ to ½ cupcoriander leaves
4 to 6mint leaves(pudina, optional)
1garlic clove
1/8inchginger
1teaspoonfried gram(optional)
1tablespoonwater if needed
¼teaspoonsalt or as needed
How to make the recipe
Preparation
Wash and peel potatoes. Cube them to 1 inch pieces and soak in water until used.
Optional - To make green chutney, add coriander leaves, pudina, garlic, ginger, fried gram and salt to a mini blender jar. Add 1 tbsp water. Make a fine smooth green chutney. Set this aside.
How to make Aloo Chaat - Method 1 - No deep fry
Boil potatoes till al dente. They must be just cooked without turning mushy. You can steam or pressure cook or boil them in a pot. Cool these completely and cube.
Add oil to a pan and heat it. Add ginger or garlic and green chili.
Next add the potatoes and saute on a high flame until golden and little crisp. Turn off the stove.
Method 2 - Deep fry
Parboil cubed potatoes for few minutes. Drain and wipe off excess moisture.
Heat half cup oil in a deep pan. When the oil is hot enough drop the potato cubes and deep fry until crisp and cooked through. Remove to a mixing plate.
Make aloo chaat
Next to the hot fried potatoes, add red chilli powder, chaat masala powder, very little salt and cumin powder.
Add green chutney, tamarind chutney or lemon juice. Check the salt and spice.
Mix well and transfer aloo chaat to a serving plate.
Add some coriander leaves, sev and pomegranate arils or raisins and cashews. Serve aloo chaat immediately.