Fruit chaat is a refreshing, healthy, and tangy snack that’s perfect for a quick bite or as a side dish. It combines a variety of fruits with aromatic spices and a tangy dressing to create a delicious treat. Here’s a simple recipe for making fruit chaat at home:
Ingredients:
- Fruits (Choose a mix of your favorites):
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup papaya, diced (optional)
- 1/2 cucumber, diced (optional)
- 1/2 cup grapes (red or green), halved
- 1/2 kiwi, peeled and sliced (optional)
- 1 small mango (optional)
- For the dressing:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional for spice)
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or sugar (optional, to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds or orange juice (optional for extra tanginess)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Fruits:
- Wash and peel (if necessary) all the fruits.
- Dice the fruits into bite-sized pieces and set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
- If you’re using fruits that tend to brown quickly (like apples or bananas), you can squeeze a little lemon juice over them to keep them fresh.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and sugar or honey (if using). You can adjust the sweetness and tanginess to your preference.
- Stir the dressing ingredients well until everything is combined. You can also add a bit of orange juice or pomegranate juice to make it more flavorful.
3. Assemble the Fruit Chaat:
- Pour the dressing over the chopped fruits and toss everything together gently.
- Add the pomegranate seeds and mint leaves (if using) to the chaat and give it another toss.
4. Serve:
- Serve the fruit chaat immediately in bowls or cups.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves or a sprinkle of chaat masala for extra flavor.
- Enjoy it as a snack or serve it as a side dish with your main meal.
Tips:
- You can vary the fruits based on what’s in season or according to your taste. Other fruits like watermelon, strawberries, or guava also work well in fruit chaat.
- If you like it spicier, you can increase the red chili powder or add some finely chopped green chilies.
- You can refrigerate the fruit chaat for about 15-20 minutes before serving if you prefer it chilled.
Enjoy your refreshing and tangy Fruit Chaat! It’s a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, packed with nutrients and easy to make.
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