Fruit Chaat Recipe

Fruit Chaat is South Asia's beloved way of eating fruit: ripe seasonal fruit tossed with chaat masala, lemon juice and a hint of chilli for a sweet, sour and spicy snack. It is refreshing, colourful and ready in minutes. Serve it as an afternoon snack, a light dessert or a festive side dish.

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

0 mins

Total time

20 mins

Servings

4 servings

Calories

210

Ingredients

• 2 apples, diced
• 2 bananas, sliced
• 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
• 1 orange, segmented
• 1 guava, diced
• 1 pomegranate, seeds only
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• A pinch of black salt

Instructions

1. Wash and prepare all the fruit, cutting everything into similar bite-sized pieces so each spoonful gets a good mix.
2. Place the fruit in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle over the lemon juice to keep the apples and bananas from browning.
3. Add the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder and black salt. Toss gently so the fruit is evenly coated without getting crushed.
4. Drizzle over the tamarind chutney and honey, if using, and toss once more.
5. Cover and chill for 15 minutes so the flavours meld together.
6. Spoon into bowls, garnish with fresh mint, and serve cool.

Pro tips

• Use a mix of sweet, sour and crunchy fruit for the best balance of flavour and texture.
• Add bananas last and toss gently so they do not turn mushy.
• Adjust the chilli to taste; a small pinch is enough for children.
• For a festive touch, top with a spoonful of whipped cream or a sprinkle of sev.

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