Chaat with sweet potato and carambola
Votes: 1
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 118, total fat 0 G., saturated fats 0 G., proteins 3 G., carbohydrates 27 G., fiber 5 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 388 mg, sugar 7 G.
Calories 118, total fat 0 G., saturated fats 0 G., proteins 3 G., carbohydrates 27 G., fiber 5 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 388 mg, sugar 7 G.
Chaat is the name given to various appetizers in India, and there are many variations. This sweet potato and star fruit chaat is a light salad that offers a wonderful combination of flavors, textures, and, of course, a visual treat with its colorful array of ingredients, garnished with eye-catching star fruit. This recipe makes a small serving, so you can double the amount for a larger crowd.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 450 g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 cm pieces.
- 1 carambola, sliced
- 1-3 jalapeños or other green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala spice mix
- 0.5 tsp roasted ground cumin (or 1 tsp roasted and ground cumin seeds)
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- Chutney with tamarind and/or mint and coriander, chopped fresh coriander and pomegranate seeds, for serving
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl.
- Add star fruit, jalapeño, lemon juice, chaat masala, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and stir until evenly distributed. Drizzle with chutney and garnish with cilantro and pomegranate seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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