Fruit Chaat/Salad

Fruit chaat is a favourite in Indian homes, at street stalls, and even at weddings—served at family gatherings, festive occasions, or just as a quick snack. You can toss in whatever fruit you have on hand and jazz it up with chaat masala, black salt, roasted cumin, and fresh mint. The result is tangy, sweet, spicy, and super refreshing. This version uses pear, apple, kiwi, mandarins, and grapes, but feel free to mix and match with any seasonal fruit you like. Quick to make and bursting with flavour, fruit chaat is proof that simple ingredients can totally steal the show.

Serves 2 persons

Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 Chinese pear or regular pear

• 1 Apple (crisp and sweet)

• 3 Kiwis

• 3 Mandarin oranges

• 20 Grapes

• 1 tsp Chaat masala

• ¼ tsp Black salt or Himalayan pink salt

• ¼ tsp Cracked black pepper

• ½ tsp Coarse roasted cumin powder

• 2 tbsp Finely chopped mint

• A Spritz of Lemon juice

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Recipe

1. Cut the pear, apple, and kiwis into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.

2. Peel the mandarin oranges and separate the slices; add them to the bowl.

3. Slice the grapes lengthwise and add to the bowl.

4. Sprinkle chaat masala, black salt, cracked black pepper, and roasted cumin powder over the fruits, then add the chopped mint. Mix everything gently to combine.

5. If you prefer some tartness, squeeze in lemon juice. Mix again and enjoy!

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Notes

• This salad is best made and served fresh, as the fruits tend to oxidize and turn brown if cut ahead of time, and the salt can make them soft and soggy.