Garadu Chaat

Name: Garadu Chaat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malwi
Ingredients: 500 g purple yam (garadu); 500 ml oil; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 1.5 tsp chaat masala; 0.5 tsp black salt; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp green chutney; 2 tbsp coriander leaves

Deep-fried purple yam cubes tossed with a sharp mix of chilli, chaat masala and lemon, a winter-only Indore street food.

🇮🇳India· Madhya Pradesh

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings

Equipment

•Kadhai

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 250 kcal
fat: 11 g
carbs: 35 g
fibre: 4 g
protein: 3 g
calories: 250 kcal

Instructions

1
Peel the yam. Cut it into small cubes.
2
Boil the cubes in salted water for 5-6 minutes until just tender but firm. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
3
Heat oil in a kadhai (deep pan). Deep-fry the yam cubes in batches until golden and crisp on the outside.
4
Drain on paper towels. Toss immediately with chilli powder, chaat masala (tangy spice blend), black salt and salt.
5
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Toss again to coat evenly.
6
Serve hot in a paper cone with a drizzle of green chutney and coriander.

Chef's tips

Pat the boiled yam completely dry before frying to prevent oil splatter and ensure crispness. Toss the spices on while the yam is piping hot so they stick well.