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Aloo Chaat
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An Indian salad made from potatoes, chick peas, yoghurt and sweet tamarind chutney. This is a favourite of most of my friends, and has almost become my signature dish. Very easy to make, but most people are impressed by it!
Serves 4 Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 20 mins Cost £ 4.37
Method
1. Boil the potato until it is soft but can still hold its shape, then cut into ¾ inch cubes and keep aside until it has cooled down.
2. Mix all the yogurt ingredients together in a large bowl.
3. Add all the salad ingredients to the yogurt and mix well.
4. Decorate with some finely chopped fresh coriander on top.
Ingredients for salad
1 medium sized potato, boiled, cooled and cut into cubes
1 tin chick peas (400g), drained
¼ medium cucumber, chopped coarsely
½ small onion, chopped finely
1 small tin sweet corn (200g), drained
100g unsalted peanuts
1 handful of fresh coriander, chopped finely
Ingredients for yoghurt
1 large pot yoghurt (500g)
1 – 2 tablespoons caster sugar
¾ teaspoon cumin powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ -½ teaspoon red chilli powder (optional)
3 tablespoons of sweet tamarind chutney
Nutrition Information
| Nutrition | per 100g | per portion | RDA women | RDA men | RDA child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyunsaturates* | 1.1 g | 4.9 g | |||
| Mono Unsaturates* | 1.5 g | 6.4 g | |||
| Saturated Fat* | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 29% | 19% | 29% |
| Total Sugars* | 7.9 g | 34 g | 38% | 29% | 40% |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g | 69 g | 30% | 23% | 31% |
| Energy | 125 kcal | 540 kcal | 27% | 22% | 30% |
| Protein* | 5.3 g | 23 g | 51% | 42% | 96% |
| Fat | 4.8 g | 21 g | 30% | 22% | 30% |
| Fibre NSP* | 1.8 g | 7.9 g | 44% | 44% | 52% |
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet for an average adult.
Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Allergens: Peanuts, Gluten, Milk
Cost per recipe:£ 4.37
Cost per portion:£1.09
I love your recipes. Whenever I am stuck about what to make, I browse through your website and always find inspiration. Thank you and keep posting.
Thanks Priti!