Fruit Chaat
Indian-Pakistani street food snack — diced fresh fruit tossed with chaat masala, lemon, and chili powder. The 5-minute snack that transforms ordinary fruit into something with depth. Sweet, tangy, slightly spicy.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
13 min
Servings
4
Calories
282 cal
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- Apple1
- Banana2
- Pomegranate1
- Chaat Masala1
- Onion1 medium
- Green Chili1
- Coriander Leaves1
- Salt1 tsp
- Oil2 tbsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Apple1
- Banana2
- Pomegranate1
- Chaat Masala1
- Onion1 medium
- Green Chili1
- Coriander Leaves1
- Salt1 tsp
- Oil2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Choose 4 cups of mixed fresh fruit: apple, banana, orange, mango, grapes, pineapple, pomegranate. Variety provides multiple textures and flavors.
- 2
Cut larger fruits into bite-sized pieces. Halve grapes. Toss apple and banana with a squeeze of lemon to prevent browning.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine all the fruit.
- 4
Sprinkle: 1 teaspoon chaat masala, ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder, ¼ teaspoon black salt (or regular salt), ¼ teaspoon red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- 5
Squeeze juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange over the fruit. Add 1 tablespoon of honey (optional, for sweeter version).
- 6
Toss gently. Garnish with chopped fresh mint and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately. Best within 30 minutes of mixing.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Chaat masala is essential. Indian/Pakistani groceries. The tangy-sour-salty blend defines chaat.
- 2.Variety of fruits. Single-fruit chaat is monotonous. 4-6 varieties is ideal.
- 3.Lemon prevents browning. Apples and bananas especially benefit.
- 4.Eat immediately. Fruit chaat goes watery within 30 minutes.
🔬 Why It Works
Fruit chaat succeeds because the chaat masala transforms ordinary fruit into something with savory-tangy-spicy complexity. The spice blend balances the natural sweetness of the fruits. Chili powder adds gentle heat; black salt adds sulfurous depth; cumin adds earthiness; lemon adds brightness. The combination is far more interesting than plain fruit salad.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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