Fruit Chaat

Fruit Chaat in a black and white bowl with a golden fork and spoon by the side and mint leaves around it.

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5 from 1 vote

A sweet, tangy and super flavorful snack; Fruit Chaat uses seasonal fruits with minimal spices.

It is full of colors, textures and flavors. Enjoy as a snack or serve as an appetizer or side.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Salad, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 105kcal

Author: Smruti

Ingredients

1 medium apple (chopped)
1 medium peach (chopped)
1 medium banana (peeled and chopped)
10-12 cherries (pitted and halved)
12-15 grapes (halved)
1 medium orange (peeled and chopped)
6-7 strawberries (chopped)
¼ cup pomegranate arils
1 tablespoon chaat masala
1 teaspoon rock salt
½ teaspoon aamchur
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
½ lemon (juiced)
2-3 stalks mint leaves

Instructions

In a bowl add bite size fruits.
1 medium apple, 1 medium banana, 10-12 cherries, 12-15 grapes
Then add the rest of the fruits.
1 medium peach, 1 medium orange, 6-7 strawberries, ¼ cup pomegranate arils
Add the seasonings.
1 tablespoon chaat masala, 1 teaspoon rock salt, ½ teaspoon aamchur, 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
Add the lemon juice.
½ lemon
Mix everything well but make sure the fruits are not completely smashed.
Serve it with a sprig of mint.
2-3 stalks mint leaves

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Notes

Choosing the fruits: Apart from the ones I have used, chickoo, pineapple and pears work wonderfully in the recipe. However, watermelon, cantaloupe, figs etc are generally not used in fruit chaat.
Cutting the fruits: The hardy fruits can be cut before hand. However, banana, apples and pears work best when chopped right before adding. They tend to mush and turn brown when kept out for a long time.
Size of fruits: Chop all the fruits evenly. They should be of similar size so they mix well. And keep them bite size for the best salad.
Making this for kids: If this is made for kids, ensure the grapes are chopped. They tend to be a choking hazard for toddlers.
Fruit juices: Orange juice and mango juice add a lot of flavor to the recipe. Add them if you like.
Fast/Vrat friendly: While all the fruits are great for fasting, chaat masala, rock salt and aamchur may not be. So simply add sendha namak and black pepper powder; and leave out the aamchur and chaat masala. Balance the sweetness by adding more lemon juice.
Sweetener: If you like the chaat slightly sweet, add a dash of maple syrup, honey or another sweetener of choice. This however is optional.
More additions: The recipe is great to use with many other ingredients. Adding roasted chickpeas, peanuts, tamarind and cilantro chutney, boiled potatoes or even some cinnamon powder works great.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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