Shakkarkand Chaat Recipe

History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines.  The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions. 
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.    

Prep Time : 11-15 minutes

Cook time : 21-25 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Tangy

Ingredients for Shakkarkand Chaat - SK Khazana Recipe

• Large sweet potatoes washed thoroughly 2

• Fresh pomegranate pearls (taze anardane) 2 tablespoons

• Roasted peanuts 1/2 cup

• Rock salt (sendha namak) to taste

• Chaat masala 1 teaspoon

• Fresh coriander leaves chopped 3 tablespoons

• Lemon juice 2 tablespoons

• Ginger strips to garnish

Method

Step 1

Halve the sweet potatoes. Heat a non-stick pan, add sweet potatoes, cover and roast on medium heat for 20-25 minutes or till they become soft.

Step 2

Peel the roasted sweet potatoes and cut them into bite sized cubes and put them into a bowl.

Step 3

Add pomegranate pearls. Slightly crush the peanuts and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Add sendha namak, chaat masala powder, 2 tbsps coriander leaves and lemon juice and mix well.

Step 5

Add remaining coriander leaves. Mix well and transfer into serving bowls.

Step 6

Serve immediately, garnished with thin slices of ginger
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