Try this Aloo kachalu recipe|Imli kachalu, It is one of the easiest snack recipes which hardly takes 10 minutes. It has a salty and sour taste and is super delicious.
This is my mother’s recipe and many relatives are fans of her kachalu chaat you can impress your relatives as well with this quick chaat recipe. It is inspired by a street vendor in my hometown who sells ghamanja and kachalu, I don’t know if you guys are aware of the dish called “ghamanja”– It is a chaat made with pakoras which are dipped in tamarind water and it is topped with boiled white peas, onions, etc.
This recipe is a savior, I always ask my mum to make it for me in the evening when I don’t find anything quick to eat. Give this recipe a try and make sure to share your feedback with me.
Ingredients
Potatoes- Use boiled potatoes for this recipe, you can replace the boiled potatoes with sweet potatoes to make it more healthy.
Tamarind water- fresh tamarind or dry tamarind and water is required to make tamarind water. It is sour in taste and makes the kachalu extra flavourful.
Basic spices- salt, black salt, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder.
How to make aloo kachalu
In a mixing bowl or plate add peeled and sliced boiled potatoes then add in tamarind water, red chili powder, salt to taste, black salt, and roasted cumin powder.
Mix it well.
It’s ready to serve, Isn’t it easy? Even beginners or students living in hostels or away from home can make this recipe.
Top tips
- Seasonings or tamarind water quantity is not fixed, you can increase or decrease the quantity as per your taste.
- If you don’t have tamarind water then substitute it with lemon juice.
- You can make this imli kachalu in the morning and have it in the evening, do not keep it for more than 9 to 10 hours. In winter, keep it at normal room temperature; in summer, keep it in the refrigerator.
FAQs
Soak fresh tamarind or dried tamarind in water for an hour then squeeze out the pulp with the help of your fingers and now transfer the tamarind pulp/tamarind water to another bowl.
You can use it in chaat, golgappa, tikki, kachalu etc.
What is the difference between ratalu and kachalu?
Ratalu known as yam and is a root vegetable whereas kachalu known as taro is a starchy root vegetable. Both are different from each other.
What is aloo kachalu made of?
Aloo kachalu is made of boiled potatoes, seasonings, and tamarind water for sourness. It is the quickest easiest snack recipe you can make.
Can I use sweet potatoes instead of potatoes?
Yes, you can but the taste will be different.
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Kachalu chaat recipe
Try this kachalu chaat recipe, It is one of the easiest snack recipes which hardly takes 10 minutes. It has a salty and sour taste and is super delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 medium size boiled potatoes
- Tamarind water
- 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or plate add peeled and sliced boiled potatoes then add in tamarind water, red chili powder, salt to taste, black salt, and roasted cumin powder.
- Mix it well.
- It's ready to serve, Isn't it easy? Even beginners or students living in hostels or away from home can make this recipe.
Notes
- Seasonings or tamarind water quantity is not fixed, you can increase or decrease the quantity as per your taste.
- If you don't have tamarind water then substitute it with lemon juice.
- You can make this imli kachalu in the morning and have it in the evening, do not keep it for more than 9 to 10 hours. In winter, keep it at normal room temperature; in summer, keep it in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 76Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 100mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 4gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g
All information presented is intended for informational purposes only.
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