Fruits are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that are crucial for maintaining good health. That’s why eating fruits daily is often recommended to keep various health issues at bay. However, getting kids to eat fruits can sometimes be challenging. The solution? Fruit chaat! It’s a fun, tasty, and creative way to get kids (and adults) to enjoy their fruits while benefiting from all their nutrients. Here are five exciting ways to prepare fruit chaat:
1. Sautéed Fruit Chaat (Traditional Style)
One of the oldest and most popular ways to make fruit chaat, especially in Old Delhi, is by sautéing the fruits with a twist. In this method, various fruits are fried with potatoes and tomatoes in ghee, which adds a rich flavor. After frying, chaat masala and a generous squeeze of lemon juice are added to elevate the taste. This warm, tangy, and spicy chaat is a delightful treat for all ages.
2. Classic Chaat Masala Fruit Chaat
This is the easiest and most common way to prepare fruit chaat. Simply chop the fruits into bite-sized pieces and mix them with salt and chaat masala. You can add a dash of lemon juice for extra tanginess. This simple fruit chaat is perfect for a quick snack and is a great way to enjoy the natural sweetness of fruits along with the spice of chaat masala.
3. Fruit Kuliya
Fruit Kuliya is a delicious and refreshing chaat that can be found at many roadside stalls. To make it, chop the fruits into large pieces and mix them with boiled chickpeas, jaggery, salt, chaat masala, and sweet and sour chutneys. For an added twist, garnish with grapefruit pulp. This combination of textures and flavors makes it a perfect snack, full of nutrients and flavors.
4. Fruit Chaat with Green Chutney
For a spicy and tangy fruit chaat, mix chaat masala with spicy green chutney. The chutney adds a sharp flavor to the sweetness of the fruits. After mixing, garnish the chaat with finely shredded sev (crispy noodle-like snack) and pomegranate seeds for an extra crunch and burst of color. This variation is perfect for those who enjoy a little more heat in their food.
5. Sweet and Sour Fruit Chaat
This version of fruit chaat is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. To make it, prepare a sweet and sour water using tamarind, sugar, and spices. Toss the fruit pieces in a bowl, add black salt, and pour the sweet and sour water over the fruits. After mixing, serve and enjoy the perfect combination of flavors that tantalize your taste buds.
These fruit chaat recipes are not only a treat for the taste buds but also packed with nutrition. They’re an excellent way to introduce fruits to picky eaters, and the variety of flavors ensures that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
