Friday, February 22, 2008

Aloo chat

3 Aloo (potatoes), peeled
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp chaat masala
Tamarind Chutney
Mint Chutney
Chopped Coriander Leaves
optional garnish - chopped onion, tomato julienne, fresh pomegranate seeds
oil for frying

Preparation:

* Dice aloo (potatoes) into a fairly large dice - 3/4 to 1 inch cubes.
* Heat oil in a wok and deep fry potatoes, till golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper.
* In a bowl, place the fried potatoes and toss with red chilli powder, cumin powder, chaat masala.
* Add mint chutney, tamarind chutney according to taste and toss to coat evenly.
* Serve, with toothpicks, in individual bowls, garnished with coriander leaves.
* You can also additionally garnish the special indian aloo chaat with chopped onion, tomato julienne or pomegranate

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