Aloo aur Shakarkand ki Chaat Video by Tarla Dalal

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Most of us consider sweet potatoes to be a very boring vegetable, only to be eaten during religious fasts and then too, it is only baked or boiled before it is peeled and eaten. This recipe is a good example of how versatile and delicious the humble potato and sweet potato can be. If you omit the radish in this recipe, you can also eat this dish when fasting.

Recipe Description for Aloo Aur Shakarkandi ki Chaat, Vrat Chaat

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 4 mins
Makes 4 plates
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Ingredients

For The Aloo Aur Shakarkand ki Chaat
2 cups boiled and peeled potato cubes
2 cups boiled and peeled sweet potato (shakarkand) cubes
3 tbsp oil
6 tbsp khajur imli ki chutney
4 tbsp green chutney
1 cup whisked curds (dahi)

For Sprinkling On Aloo Aur Shakarkand ki Chaat
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
salt to taste

Garnish For The Aloo Aur Shakarkand ki Chaat
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

To make the Aloo Aur Shakarkand ki Chaat recipe, heat the oil in a broad not-stick pan, add the potatoes and sweet potatoes and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minute or till they turn golden brown in colour, while stirring occasionally.
Remove from the flame and divide into 4 equal portions.
Place a portion of the prepared mixture in a serving plate and top with 1½ tbsp of khajur imli ki chutney, 1 tbsp green chutney and ¼ cup of curds evenly over it.
Sprinkle a little black salt, cumin seeds powder, chilli powder and salt evenly over it.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 3 more plates.
Serve the Aloo Aur Shakarkand ki Chaat immediately garnished with coriander.

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