Spicy Aloo Chat Recipe – Tangy Potato Chat

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oi-Gowri Nandini

By Nandhini Devi

Friday, August 5, 2011, 16:05

Aloo chat is a tasty snack, that is easy to prepare. This spicy potato chat is sure to tingle your taste buds and is a great starter, or party snack or just a comfort food that will set right your mood.

The creamy texture of the boiled potatoes, tangy twist of the chutneys and crunchiness of the nuts and boondi, give a variety to this interesting Aloo Chat Recipe.

Ingredients for Aloo Chat Recipe:

• Large potatoes – 6- 8 (boiled & peeled)
• Roasted groundnut – 1 small cup (crushed coarsely)
• Green chutney – 1 bowl (grind together coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, salt, a pinch of sugar or jaggery into a fine paste to make the green chutney)
• Sweet tamarind chutney – 1 bowl (Soak tamarind and jagerry, seive it and then boil this mixture (with a dash of pepper till it reaches a thick consistency)
• Fresh coriander, finely chopped
• Boondi or puffed rice
• Sev

Method to prepare Aloo chat:

• Cut the boiled potatoes into ¼ inch thick rounds. Arrange them on plate.
• Apply a layer of tamarind chutney.
• Top it with green chutney.
• Put the boondi or puffed rice on this.
• Finally sprinkle the roasted groundnuts, sev and coriander leaves.
• Serve immediately. You can serve this tangy aloo chat with a glass of Khatta Meetha Green Mango juice.