Aloo Chaat with Baked Beans Recipe
Serves: 4 | Preparation Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Description:
Aloo Chaat with Baked Beans is a delicious Indian snack, perfect for tea time or as an appetizer for your next party. This vibrant dish combines the rich flavors of mashed potatoes, crispy bread, and tangy baked beans, topped with crunchy sev, aromatic onions, and a variety of chutneys. It’s a fusion of texture and taste thatβs sure to delight your guests.
Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Whole Wheat Brown Bread | 8 slices |
Baked Beans | As needed (4) |
Potatoes (Aloo) | 1, boiled and mashed |
Cumin Powder (Jeera) | 1 teaspoon |
Onions | 2, finely chopped |
Green Chillies | 2, finely chopped |
Chaat Masala Powder | To taste |
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves | Small bunch, chopped |
Sev | For topping |
Green Chutney (Coriander & Mint) | To taste |
Sweet Chutney (Date & Tamarind) | To taste |
Anardana Powder (Pomegranate Seed Powder) | For garnish |
Salt | To taste |
Extra Virgin Olive Oil | For toasting bread |
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. For the baked beans, make sure you have them prepared beforehand. If you prefer homemade, click here for the recipe on how to make baked beans from scratch.
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Mash the Potatoes:
- In a mixing bowl, add the boiled potatoes. Sprinkle with salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala powder to taste. Add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil along with some chopped coriander leaves. Mash the potatoes using a fork, checking for seasoning and adjusting to your preference. Set the mashed potato mixture aside.
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Prepare the Bread:
- Apply a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil on each bread slice and cut them into halves. Spoon the mashed potato mixture evenly over each bread slice, spreading it to cover the surface.
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Toast the Bread:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the prepared bread slices until they are golden and crisp on both sides, resembling small patties. Once done, set them aside.
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Toss the Onions:
- In a separate bowl, toss the finely chopped onions with a pinch of chaat masala powder and chopped coriander leaves. Set this mixture aside to use later as a topping.
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Assemble the Aloo Chaat:
- When you’re ready to serve, gently warm the baked beans. Spoon the beans generously over the mashed potatoes on the bread slices.
- Top with the onion-coriander mixture, and finally, sprinkle some crispy sev over the chaat to add crunch and flavor.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Aloo Chaat with Baked Beans immediately as a tasty teatime snack or as a flavorful appetizer at your next party. You can drizzle it with green chutney, sweet chutney, and a sprinkle of anardana powder (pomegranate seed powder) for an added zing.
Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with a cup of masala chai for a traditional tea-time snack experience.
- Serve at parties for a fun and flavorful appetizer that will be a crowd-pleaser.
Enjoy this fusion of flavors and textures with every bite of this Aloo Chaat with Baked Beans, where crispy bread, mashed potatoes, and spicy baked beans come together in perfect harmony!