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Smashed Potato Chaat

Published: Nov 7, 2024 by FeastwithSafiya · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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Get ready to mash your way to Desi flavor town with my delightful Smashed Potato Chaat! This recipe is not just a snack; it's a whole experience that'll have your taste buds dancing. Let's get smashing!

Smashed potato chaat on a white platter and white background

Smashed Potato Chaat is your go-to solution for those pesky Desi chaat cravings! Now, I can already hear the desi aunties and bajis rolling their eyes while looking at my recipe card and saying, "Yeh kaha se quicker way hai chaat banane ki?" But hold up, ladies! While those potatoes are boiling away, you can sneak in some prep time for the other ingredients. When the potatoes are baking, catch up on your favorite drama, or indulge in a cheeky nap on the sofa!

For those who don't own an oven or prefer not to sacrifice the perfect desi crispies, smash the potatoes on Tawa (skillet) with a generous drizzle of oil.

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Smashed Potato Chaat Ingredients

  • Baby Potatoes: I like using small, tender potatoes that cook quickly and are perfect for smashing. Get them from grocery stores near you, or farmer’s markets. I get mine from Costco. They have a large bag of baby potatoes for below $7.
  • Kashmiri Red Chili Powder: Kashmiri chili powder is vibrant and known for its rich color and mild heat. It is perfect for adding flavor without overwhelming spice. I get mine from Indian grocery stores or Amazon. I have linked the brand I like the best for it.
  • Turmeric Powder: I mean; it isn't Desi if it does not have the warm, earthy flavor of turmeric powder. It also has health benefits. You can purchase it at any major grocery store.
  • Coriander Powder: Ground coriander seeds add a citrusy, slightly sweet flavor to this smashed potato chaat.

Chaat Toppings and Condiments

  • Coriander and Mint Chutney: Indian chaat is incomplete without "hari chutney"(coriander mint chutney). I love making a large batch of chutney and storing it in the fridge for any day chaat cravings but honestly, you can be creative and use it with many different dishes.
  • Date and Tamarind Chutney: I love making homemade chutney but I also love store-bought. I will mention the brand I love for date and tamarind chutney below. FYI, no, they are not paying me to promote this product, and not every recipe blogger who recommends it is promoting it for marketing purposes only ;).
    • Laxmi Tamarind Date Chutney
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Smashed Potato Chaat

Safiya
Desi Smashed Potato Chaat with minimal prep time and all the right ingredients. Perfect for quick snacks, holiday parties, and any day chaat cravings!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 363 kcal
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Ingredients 

  • 10-12 baby potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon fennel powder , optional
  • Generous drizzle of oil , any cooking oil of your preference
  • Salt to taste
  • Cilantro-mint chutney
  • Date-tamarind chutney
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup thin Sev

Instructions 

  • Rinse the baby potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt. Leave the skins on for extra flavor and nutrients.
  • Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
  • Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle low-medium. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Test a potato by piercing it with a fork. If the fork slides in easily, your potatoes are ready for smashed potato chaat.
  • Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a minute.
  • Combine the oil and spices well in a small bowl.
  • Brush the spice and oil mixture on the smashed potatoes.
  • Bake the potatoes at 450 F for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drizzle mint-cilantro and tamarind-date chutney, diced onion and tomatoes, sev and chopped cilantro.

Notes

For a creamy touch to your smashed potato chaat, add seasoned whipped yogurt as a topping.  Simply whisk plain yogurt with a pinch of salt, a dash of roasted cumin powder, fresh or dried mint, and a little sugar to balance the tanginess.
For extra flavor, sprinkle in some black salt, red chili powder, or a bit of green chili paste if you like it spicy. Drizzle the yogurt generously over your smashed potatoes, then garnish with fresh cilantro, sev, or pomegranate seeds for an added crunch and burst of flavor. This creamy, tangy addition brings the perfect balance to the spicy and savory components of any chaat!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 363kcal ,Carbohydrates: 69.1g ,Protein: 10.7g ,Fat: 8.6g ,Saturated Fat: 1.5g ,Potassium: 1826mg ,Fiber: 17.5g ,Sugar: 2.7g ,Calcium: 181mg ,Iron: 15mg

Nutrition information is sourced from a third-party application and should be considered as approximate figures for reference purposes only.

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  1. FeastwithSafiya says

    November 07, 2024 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe and it turned out great!

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