Tide me over! Indian Chaat (Simple Veggie Salad) |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 2 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This version of the famous Indian Chaat (pronounce with the emphasis on the aa , as in aarmy ) doesn't really do justice to it, but it sure is yummy anyway! (Chaat is a type of salad famous in the roadside food stalls in North India, particularly in Delhi, the capital of India) Mom concocted this recipe to stop me from eating junk in the evenings, and boy, it worked! This tastes very different if you use chaat masala (a spice blend), than if you don't, so if you like Indian food, do yourself a favour and buy some chaat masala! :) Note: Cook time does not include time for boiling the potatoes... use leftovers! Ingredients:
1/3 cup peeled and sliced/chopped cucumber |
1/3 cup boiled diced potato (you can use leftover boiled potatoes) |
1/3 cup chopped tomato |
2 -4 tablespoons chilled plain yogurt (you can use low/non-fat varieties) |
1/8 teaspoon chat masala (use it for authenticity; available in indian stores) (optional) |
paprika |
salt |
Directions:
1. Toss everything well in a serving bowl.
2. Grab a fork or large spoon and eat immediately, or refrigerate until hunger strikes, and then eat!
3. Feel extremely pleased with yourself that you snacked on this instead of that bag of chips you were eyeing.
4. Proceed to eat several helpings of dessert after dinner as reward.
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