Sweet Potato Chaat
Sweet Potato Chaat is a vibrant Indian street food that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. This dish combines roasted sweet potatoes, protein-rich chickpeas, and zesty chutneys, topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs. Perfect for gatherings or as a nutritious snack, this delightful chaat is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp chaat masala
- 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts (chopped or whole)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, combine chickpeas, red onion, cilantro, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Once sweet potatoes are roasted, let cool slightly then combine with the chickpea mixture in a large bowl.
- Add chaat masala and tamarind chutney; toss gently until well coated.
- Just before serving, stir in roasted peanuts for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg