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Spice Up Your Spuds: Aloo Chaat, the Ultimate Indian Street – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Spice Up Your Spuds: Aloo Chaat, the Ultimate Indian Street Food Snack!

Discover Aloo Chaat, the electrifying Indian street food snack that transforms the humble potato into a party in your mouth! This recipe features an explosive combination of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors, perfect as a zesty snack or part of a larger meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 5–6 medium waxy potatoes, about 1 lb or 450g, boiled, cooled, and peeled
  • 1½ tsp whole cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground coriander
  • ½–1 tsp (5 ml) red chili powder, adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) chaat masala
  • ¾–1 tsp (5 ml) salt, adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive or peanut oil
  • Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes. They hold their shape well after boiling and won't turn mushy when you stir-fry them.
  • For the most vibrant flavor, grind your spices right before using. The aroma and taste of freshly toasted and ground spices are far superior to pre-ground versions.

Method
 

  1. Cut the boiled, cooled, and peeled potatoes lengthwise into thick, fry-like wedges.
  2. Place them in a large mixing bowl. 2.
  3. Heat a small, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the whole cumin seeds and toast, stirring, until fragrant and slightly darkened.
  5. Add the ground coriander, chili powder, chaat masala, salt, black pepper, and garam masala.
  6. Stir for 5-10 seconds until aromatic, then remove from heat. 3.
  7. Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder.
  8. Once cool, grind into a fine powder. 4.
  9. Sprinkle the fresh spice powder, chopped cilantro, and lime juice over the potatoes. Gently toss to coat evenly. 5.
  10. Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
  11. Add the potatoes and stir-fry for a minute until heated through.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
  13. Don't overcrowd the pan when frying.
  14. Cook in batches if needed to ensure the potatoes get slightly crispy edges instead of steaming.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10g

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