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Aloo Chaat

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Indulge in this chatpata Aloo Chaat – a delightful mix of spiced potatoes, tangy chutney, and aromatic spices.

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Aloo chaat is a beloved street food.

It is made with spiced potatoes, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh cilantro, and crunchy onions.

Chaat dishes are big on flavor – they’re spicy, sweet, and tangy all at the same time. The combination of flavors hits you all at once, making it addictive!

Just like other popular chaat dishes, you’ll experience sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors with this aloo chaat all at once!

Why you’ll love this recipe

Aloo chaat is a quick and easy dish.

It makes for the perfect appetizer, or snack. Or even a quick side dish for an easy weeknight dinner.

  • It’s quick – you can prepare the potatoes and chutney ahead of time, and assemble before serving.
  • Customize it to your tastes – switch out the toppings or spices to make it your own.
  • Use store-bought chutney to make it even easier!

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Ingredients & Notes

  • Tamarind – typically comes in large concentrated blocks. It is easily found in Asian grocery stores or even on Amazon!
  • Jaggery or Gur – an unrefined sugar that is dark brown in color. It is usually sold as a solid block, which you can cut into pieces for this recipe. You can even use jaggery powder if you prefer. In a pinch, you can substitute it with brown sugar.
  • Potatoes – any potatoes can be used. You’ll want to boil them ahead of time, let them cool, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Spices – Dried red chili, coriander seeds, and cumin – we recommend roasting the spices and grinding them fresh for this recipe. You can also substitute with powdered spices.
  • Onion and Cilantro – add some crunch and freshness to this chaat dish as a garnish.
  • Chaat Masala (optional) – Chaat masala is a special spice blend used in many Chaat or street food dishes. It is tangy, a little spicy, and super addictive. You can make your own or use a store-bought version!

How to make Aloo Chaat?

Boil Potatoes

Add water to a pot, add salt, and boil the potatoes. Let them cool down completely. You can do this step a day ahead and store the potatoes in the refrigerator.

If the potato is hot when slicing, it will become mushy and not slice evenly.

Prepare the chutney

In a bowl, add the tamarind and jaggery and add just enough boiling water to cover the tamarind and jaggery. Alternatively, you can add room-temperature water and microwave it for one minute.

Once well soaked, mix it into a smooth paste with a spoon. Or use a blender and strain out the liquid using a sieve.

Your chutney should be a smooth texture. Add more water if you prefer a thinner chutney consistency.

Assemble the Aloo Chaat

In a pan on low heat, add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and red chili and cook for a few minutes, making sure it does not burn. Once cooled, blend into a coarse powder.

Cut the peeled and cooled boiled potatoes into four parts and slice them into ⅛ inches thickness.

Add the potatoes to a mixing bowl or a large serving bowl. Mix in the roasted spice mixture and gently mix, making sure the potatoes don’t break apart. Continue to mix until all the potatoes are coated.

Top the potatoes with the tamarind and jaggery chutney.

Garnish with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and chaat masala (optional).

Recipe Tips

  • Aloo chaat is best enjoyed fresh. If you prefer to work ahead, you can boil the potatoes and prepare the chutney in advance. Then, assemble it right before serving.
  • The potatoes must be cooled completely before using. This way, they’ll be easier to slice into even pieces.
  • You can either make the chutney using gur (jaggery) or sub in brown sugar.
  • Store-bought chutney can also be used in this recipe if you have some on hand.
  • You can make a large batch of this chaat and serve it on a platter or make individual servings in smaller bowls for your guests.

What to serve with Aloo Chaat?

This aloo chaat is a delicious snack or appetizer on its own.

Aloo Chaat makes a great addition to a spread of other appetizers when entertaining.

Here are some more options:

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Aloo Chaat

Indulge in this chatpata Aloo Chaat – a delightful mix of spiced potatoes, tangy chutney, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Tamarind
  • 2 tablespoons Jaggery or brown sugar
  • 3 medium-sized boiled potatoes
  • 2-3 Dried red chili adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Cumin
  • Salt as per taste
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro for Garnish
  • ¼ cup diced onion for crunchiness
  • Chaat Masala optional

Instructions
 

Boil Potatoes

  • Add water to a pot, add salt, and boil the potatoes. Let them cool down completely. You can do this step a day ahead and store the potatoes in the refrigerator.
  • If the potato is hot when slicing, it will become mushy and not slice evenly.

Prepare the chutney

  • In a bowl, add the tamarind and jaggery and add just enough boiling water to cover the tamarind and jaggery. Alternatively, you can add room-temperature water and microwave it for one minute.
  • Once well soaked, mix it into a smooth paste with a spoon. Or use a blender and strain out the liquid using a sieve.
  • Your chutney should be a smooth texture. Add more water if you prefer a thinner chutney consistency.

Assemble the Aloo Chaat

  • In a pan on low heat, add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and red chili and cook for a few minutes, making sure it does not burn. Once cooled, blend into a coarse powder.
  • Cut the peeled and cooled boiled potatoes into four parts and slice them into ⅛ inches thickness.
  • Add the potatoes to a mixing bowl or a large serving bowl. Mix in the roasted spice mixture and gently mix, making sure the potatoes don’t break apart. Continue to mix until all the potatoes are coated.
  • Top the potatoes with the tamarind and jaggery chutney.
  • Garnish with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and chaat masala (optional).
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip – You can make a large batch of this chaat or make individual servings in small bowls for your guests.