Delhi Style Aloo Chaat

5 from 1 vote

Dilli wale aloo chaat is a flavorful dish made with shallow-fried potatoes topped with chutneys for the ultimate deliciousness that eminently delights the taste buds. It's a quick and easy recipe to prepare at home and can be a great addition to your next office potluck, game party, or weekend get-together.

Prep: 10

Cook: 30

Total: 40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Egg-free, Vegetarian

Servings: SERVINGS

Calories: 11kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

MAIN INGREDIENT

3 large Potatoes peeled
1½ tablespoons Ghee melted, to coat the potatoes

SPICES

1 teaspoon Roasted cumin seeds powdered
1 teaspoon Dry Mint Leaves
¾ teaspoon Chaat Masala
½ teaspoon Black Salt
½ teaspoon Kashmiri Red chili powder
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Green Chutney
2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro leaves

GARNISHES

1 inch Ginger Julienned
A pinch of Salt
1½ teaspoons Lemon Juice

Instructions

PREPARE GINGER

Combine julienned ginger, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Give a stir and set it aside.

PREPARE POTATOES

Using a sharp knife, dice your potato into your desired thickness. If you want small cubes, make your cubes small.
Soak the diced potatoes in water lukewar water.
Tip — Soaking the potatoes in lukewarm water helps reduce the excess starch, which can hinder the potatoes from cooking evenly. This is an essential step not to be missed.
Transfer the potato cubes to a large mixing bowl and add ghee to it.
Toss the potatoes with oil. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 2 minutes.
Once preheated, add the ghee-coated potato cubes to the air fryer basket.
Tip — If you are cooking the potatoes in an Air Fryer, spread the chunks in a single layer so that they get evenly cooked and become crispy. When cooking the potato chunks in a large batch, Air-fry them in small batches to get enough space to cook and crisp.
Bake the potatoes in the air fryer for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and nicely golden.
Turn the potatoes twice during the entire cooking time.
Tip — Every air fryer is different, so I would recommend start checking the potatoes around the 15-minute mark.

ALOO CHAAT ON THE STOVETOP

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add potato cubes.
Shallow fry at medium heat for 18-20 minutes or until crisp.

ASSEMBLE POTATO CHAAT

Once the potatoes are golden and crisp, transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add the spices one by one.
Give the potatoes a good toss until everything is well combined.
Add chopped cilantro leaves, lemon juice, and green chutney.
Toss once again.
Adjust the seasonings and serve right away.

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Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Why didn’t my potatoes turn out crispy?

The secret to the crispiest potato chunks is maintaining the temperature of the oil. The potatoes are not turning crispy because the oil is not heated enough.

Make sure the oil is perfectly hot before adding the potato cubes. When dropped in the oil, a cube should immediately start sizzling, confirming the oil is ready.

A few bubbles around the surface of the potato cubes show that the oil still needs a few more minutes to reach the right temperature. So, heat the oil to the required temperature before putting the potato chunks.

Also, ensure the potatoes do not stick to the bottom of the pan because if they do, they will not render a nice crispy texture to our chaat.

How can I store Aloo Chaat?

Assemble: d chaat does not stay fresh for long, as the ingredients begin to lose their texture and crispiness after wet ingredients like chutneys and lime juice are added to it.

Therefore, I would suggest serving the chaat immediately after assembling it. But if you plan to make it ahead, fry the potato chunks and keep them aside. Also, keep the other ingredients ready.

When ready to serve, reheat the pieces once again in the air-fryer for about 4-5 minutes at 350 ° F and assemble the chaat and serve.

What other add-ins or toppings can I add to this chaat?

You can customize this Masala Aloo Chaat according to your taste. This is how you can add a variation -

Drizzle some whisked yogurt on top for a rich, creamy taste
Add chopped onions for a delightful crunch
Sprinkle some thin sev or crushed papdi on the chaat and dig into the crunchy deliciousness!

How can I bake these potatoes in the oven?

You can prepare potato cubes for the chaat in an Air-Fryer. But if you don’t have an air-fryer, you can still bake them perfectly in the oven. Here is what you can do -

Line a baking tray with foil.
Grease it with oil using a brush
Toss the potatoes in the melted ghee
Spread them in a single layer on the baking tray
Bake at 375° F for 25 to 30 minutes until they are perfectly crisp.

Your potatoes are ready for making the chaat!

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