Sweet Potato Chaat Recipe
Sweet Potato Chaat is a scrumptious and healthy twist on the classic Indian street food – chaat. Traditionally, chaat is a savory, tangy, and spicy snack made from a variety of ingredients like fried dough, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys. This delectable version replaces regular potatoes with nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, adding a delightful sweetness to the dish. The dish is then topped with a generous drizzle of yogurt, tangy tamarind chutney, and spicy green chutney, and finished with a sprinkling of crunchy sev and pomegranate seeds. It's a perfect appetizer or light meal that's bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 500 g sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp black salt / rock salt
- Salt
- 1 cup yogurt / dahi / curd whisked
- 1/2 cup tamarind chutney
- 1/2 cup green chutney
- 1/2 cup Sev or mixture
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils / seeds
- coriander leaves / cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Preparation Steps
Prep the sweet potatoes:
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- Soak them in cold water for 15-20 minutes to remove any excess starch.
Prepare the chutneys:
- If using store-bought chutneys, measure out the required amount.
- If making them from scratch, prepare the tamarind and green chutneys according to your preferred recipe.
- Whisk the yogurt: In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Cooking Steps
Roast the sweet potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Drain the sweet potatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Toss them with oil, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and regular salt.
- Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast them in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown.
Assemble the chaat:
- Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, arrange them on a serving platter or individual plates.
- Drizzle the whisked yogurt over the sweet potatoes, followed by the tamarind and green chutneys.
- Sprinkle sev and pomegranate seeds on top, and finally, garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Notes & Tips
- Adjusting the spice level: You can customize the spice level of this chaat according to your preference. Add more or less chutney, or adjust the amount of chaat masala and roasted cumin powder to suit your taste.
- Alternative cooking methods: If you prefer, you can pan-fry or air-fry the sweet potatoes instead of roasting them in the oven. Adjust the cooking time and temperature accordingly.
- Serving suggestion: For an added crunch, you can also serve this chaat with papdi (crispy fried flour wafers) or crushed puri.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Chaat Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
361
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
1633
mg
71
%
Potassium
1146
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
15
g
63
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
27956
IU
559
%
Vitamin B1
0.2
mg
13
%
Vitamin B2
0.5
mg
29
%
Vitamin B3
4
mg
20
%
Vitamin B5
2
mg
20
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin B12
0.2
µg
3
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Vitamin D
0.1
µg
1
%
Vitamin E
13
mg
87
%
Vitamin K
42
µg
40
%
Calcium
214
mg
21
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
Magnesium
86
mg
22
%
Zinc
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.