Fruit Chaat (Fruit Salad with Chaat Masala)
Fruit Chaat is a tangy, spiced fruit salad featuring a mix of chopped fresh fruits like apple, pear, orange, mango, strawberry, grapes, and optionally pomegranate seeds, tossed with chaat masala, black salt, cumin powder, and lemon juice. The seasoning adds savory, citrusy, and slightly salty notes complementing the natural sweetness of the fruits. Served chilled and garnished with chopped mint leaves, it offers a vibrant, refreshing dish with a balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 apple chopped
- 1 pear chopped
- 1 orange chopped
- 1 Mango chopped
- 5 strawberry cut into 4
- 1/2 cup grapes halved
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt aka kala namak
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder roasted
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala add more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly crushed
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 6-8 mint chopped, leaves, Pudhina
Instructions
- Cut the apple, pear, orange and mango to bite size pieces. Cut each strawberry into 4, and grapes into half. In a large bowl, add all the fruits.
- Now add the black salt, cumin powder, chaat masala and black pepper. Sprinkle the lemon juice. Adding lemon juice prevents fruits from browning.
- Gently mix without mashing fruits. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve. Fruit Chaat tastes great when served chilled.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruits for the best flavor and price, but most fruits can be substituted based on availability.
- Add bananas just before serving to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Some fruits like apples and pears can be chopped ahead of time but store properly to minimize browning; toss with lemon juice when mixing.
- Refrigerate the chaat for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.