Chaat de Aguacate

Ingredientes

• For Chaat Dahi:
• 1 cup plain yogurt, chilled
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon black or rock salt
• For Avocado Chaat:
• 1 can (400 grams) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3 medium avocados
• 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1 medium-sized red onion, chopped
• 1 small green chili, chopped
• 2 small kiwis, chopped
• 1/2 cup boiled & peeled potatoes, chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro/coriander leaves, plus some for garnish
• 1/4 cup grapes, sliced (you can also use pomegranate arils)
• 1/4 cup sweet tamarind chutney
• 1/4 cup green mint coriander chutney
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (I am using salted ones)
• Thin or Nylon sev (optional)
• Roasted cumin powder, to taste
• Chaat masala powder, to taste
• Black salt or regular salt, to taste
• Red chili powder, to taste
• For serving:
• Cream crackers or papdi
• NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.

Preparación

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   --- Prepare Chaat Dahi: ---

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   In a bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, sugar, and black or rock salt until well combined. Set aside.

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   NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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   --- Prepare Avocado Chaat: ---

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   Slice avocados in half, and dice them. Use slightly firm avocados here as they keep their shape very well. In a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas (you can also use soaked and boiled chickpeas here), diced avocados, chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, green chili, kiwis, boiled potatoes, chopped cilantro, and sliced grapes.

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   NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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   --- Add Flavorful Elements: ---

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   Drizzle with chaat dahi, sweet tamarind chutney, and green mint coriander chutney over the mixture. Top with roasted peanuts and Nylon sev on top for a crunchy texture. Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, chaat masala powder, black salt or regular salt, and red chili powder according to your taste preferences. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.

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   NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- How to Serve Avocado Chaat: ---

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    Arrange cream crackers or papdi on a serving plate. Serve the Avocado Chaat immediately to enjoy its freshness and flavors. You can enjoy it as it is or spoon the prepared Avocado Chaat over the crackers or papdi and enjoy canapes with avocado chaat.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- ENJOY THIS RECIPE ---

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    ENJOY THIS RECIPE.