Karara Aloo Chaat (Crisp Potato Salad)

Crisp fried potatoes flavored with chaat masala, homemade spicy chutney, and a light yogurt foam for a zingy Indian snack.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 485.1 kcals 1940.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.1 grams 268.4 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 4.6 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
ml
Sugar Syrup
For the foam
100
g
Granulated Sugar
For the chutney
Dairy
250
g
Yoghurt
For the foam
50
ml
Single Cream
For the foam
Fruits
0.5
piece
Pomegranate
Seeds only
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Sea Salt
To taste
2
tbsp
1
tsp
Kashmiri Chili Powder
Or sweet paprika
1
tbsp
Black Salt
Kala namak
1
tsp
Cumin Powder
Toasted
1
tsp
Fennel Seeds
Powdered
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Mint Leaves
Chopped
1
piece
Chaat Masala
Sprinkle
1
piece
OilsFats
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
For shallow and deep frying
Vegetables
500
g
King Edward Potatoes
Peeled and cut into large cubes
100
g
Peruvian Potatoes
Thinly sliced, purple variety
1
tsp
Ginger
Ground
1
piece
Watercress
Baby leaves for garnish

Steps

  • Mix yoghurt, cream, and sugar syrup, then charge in a siphon with two nitro cartridges and chill for two hours.
  • Shallow fry King Edward potatoes in oil until almost cooked, then drain and press them flat between kitchen paper.
  • Fry the pressed potatoes again until crisp and light brown, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 180°C in a deep-fat fryer or heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Deep fry Peruvian potato slices until they become crisps, then sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Boil 100ml water with sugar, add spices, and simmer until the chutney thickens.
  • Toss hot potatoes with pomegranate, coriander, and chutney, then plate and garnish with yoghurt foam, crisps, and herbs.