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    Home » Chaats » Fruit and Vegetable Chaat

    Fruit and Vegetable Chaat

    Posted on June 16, 2022 · Last Updated on June 16, 2022 · By Srividhya G · 38 Comments

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    Fresh and refreshing fruit chaat is an Indian-style salad with mixed fruits, vegetables, and nuts with mild spices. This no-oil fruit and vegetable chaat are very healthy and easy to make. 

    overhead shot of fruit salad served in two bowls placed on wooden board
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    • What is fruit chaat?
    • Ingredients required
    • How to make fruit chaat
    • Serving fruit chaat
    • Recipe notes & VVK tips
    • Dietary specifications
    • Explore more Indian salad and chaat recipes
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    What is fruit chaat?

    Chaat refers to the spicy, tangy, and flavorful Indian street foods, and this fruit and vegetable chaat is my take on the Delhi fame kulle chaat. Simply put, fruit chaat is nothing but Indian-style fruit salad, and my version also has peanuts, carrots, and cucumber. 

    For the kulle chaat, we first make cups with veggies and fruits like tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, and oranges by scooping out the flesh inside. Then we fill it with spicy chickpeas mixture.

    But this fruit chaat version of mine is simplified: I add fruits, peanuts, and crunchy vegetables and toss them together with simple chaat spices. 

    It’s easy to put together and customizable too, and perfect for parties and potlucks. 

    Ingredients required

    ingredients required for fruit chaat

    There is no set measure or set ingredients for this fruit salad. You can choose the fruits of your choice. You can add berries and oranges to make it more colorful. I kept it simple, and this is what I used. 

    Vegetables – I went with an approx equal measure of carrots and cucumber.

    Fruits – I used apples, pomegranate arils, and green grapes. 

    Peanuts: For that added crunchy, I used some unsalted roasted peanuts. Skip for a nut-free version.

    We also need chaat masala, lemon/lime juice, and black salt. 

    How to make fruit chaat

    fruit chaat preparation
    • Add the chopped apples, carrots, cucumbers, grapes, pomegranate arils, and peanuts to a bowl.
    • Then add the chaat masala, black salt, and freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice.
    • Mix well and serve immediately.
    close up shot of fruit salad served in glass bowl

    Serving fruit chaat

    • For a chilled version – Mix the chopped fruit and vegetables and add the lemon/lime juice; refrigerate them for 20 to 30 minutes. Before serving, add the spices and peanuts. Mix well and enjoy.
    • I highly recommend making this fruit chaat before serving, as it becomes soggy if we make it ahead. You chop carrots and other fruits that don’t oxidize fast.  
    • You can serve this fruit chaat in baked phyllo cups, like bite-sized appetizers/snacks for parties. 
    • If there are any leftovers, try to use them within a day. 

    Recipe notes & VVK tips

    • If you can’t source black salt, use regular salt. 
    • Adjust the spices to taste. You can easily find chaat masala in Indian groceries or online. You can also use ¼ tsp of ground black pepper or amchur/dry mango powder for an added kick.
    • I recommend unsalted roasted peanuts for this recipe. 
    • Along with fruits and vegetables, you can also use boiled chickpeas or other beans for that added protein.
    • Always use fresh fruits and vegetables for this chaat. The quality of the chaat depends upon the freshness of the fruits and vegetables.
    • Canned, frozen, or chopped and packed fruits have added preservatives that ruin the taste. So opt for fresh ones.
    • Use a mix of sweet and tangy fruits. Cucumbers and carrots help to balance the flavor.
    • I typically don’t add avocados and bananas to my fruit chaat. (Personal preference :-) ) 
    • You can also use fresh mint leaves to garnish.
    slanting shot of fruit and vegetable salad served in glass bowls placed on wooden board

    Dietary specifications

    This fruit chaat is a vegan and gluten-free recipe. Skip the peanuts for a nut-free version. 

    Explore more Indian salad and chaat recipes

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    indian style fruit salad served in two glass bowls
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    Fruit and Vegetable Chaat

    Fresh and refreshing fruit chaat is an Indian-style salad with mixed fruits, vegetables, and nuts with mild spices. This no-oil fruit and vegetable chaat are very healthy and easy to make.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: North Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    Measurement Details: 1 cup=240ml ; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp= 15ml;

    • 100 grams cucumber peeled and chopped
    • 140 grams apple peeled and chopped
    • 140 grams green grapes chopped
    • 100 grams carrot peeled and chopped
    • ¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts
    • ¼ cup pomegranate arils
    • 1 tsp chaat masala
    • ¼ tsp black salt or to taste
    • 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice

    Instructions

    • Add the chopped apples, carrots, cucumbers, grapes, pomegranate arils, and peanuts to a bowl.
    • Then add the chaat masala, black salt, and freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice.
    • Mix well and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Recipe notes
    • If you can’t source black salt, use regular salt. 
    • Adjust the spices to taste. You can easily find chaat masala in Indian groceries or online. You can also use ¼ tsp of ground black pepper for an added kick.
    • I recommend unsalted roasted peanuts for this recipe. 
    • Along with fruits and vegetables, you can also use boiled chickpeas or other beans for that added protein.
    VVK Tips
    • Always use fresh fruits and vegetables for this chaat. The quality of the chaat depends upon the freshness of the fruits and vegetables.
    • Canned, frozen, or chopped and packed fruits have added preservatives that ruin the taste. So opt for fresh ones.
    • Use a mix of sweet and tangy fruits. Cucumbers and carrots help to balance the flavor.
    • I typically don’t add avocados and bananas to my fruit chaat. (Personal preference :-) ) 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4237IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Comments

    1. Sangeetha says

      November 13, 2019 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      I keep preparing this for my family.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        November 14, 2019 at 11:33 am

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    2. Priya Srinivasan says

      November 22, 2016 at 8:00 am

      Colorful bowl of goodness!!! Lovely combination of flavors!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        November 22, 2016 at 10:17 am

        :-) Thanks Priya

        Reply
    3. Srivalli Jetti says

      October 31, 2016 at 2:22 am

      That bowl looks refreshing!..I guess these sort of snacks make it so healthy and good to dig in..

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        October 31, 2016 at 8:26 am

        oh yeah very true. Thanks

        Reply
    4. Sowmya:) says

      October 13, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      Adding peanuts to the fruit chaat is a nice touch

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        October 13, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        :-) Thanks Sowmya.

        Reply
    5. Pavani says

      October 10, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Such a colorful and delicious looking fruit salad.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        October 10, 2016 at 8:12 pm

        Thanks a lot Pavani.

        Reply
    6. cookingwithsapana says

      October 09, 2016 at 11:06 am

      My kind of fruit chaat.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        October 09, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Thanks Sapana. :-)

        Reply
    7. Smruti | Herbivore Cucina says

      October 06, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      The combination of fruits and vegetables in a salad is great!! Loved the last picture very much :)

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        October 07, 2016 at 8:39 am

        :-) Thanks a lot

        Reply
    8. Ritu Tangri says

      October 05, 2016 at 10:02 am

      I have just finished my bowl of fruit & veg chaat. This is the best way to make kids and husband eat fruits, so I make it often.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        October 05, 2016 at 4:12 pm

        Easy and healthy chaat naa.. Thanks Ritu

        Reply
    9. themadscientistskitchen says

      October 02, 2016 at 5:49 am

      You are reminding me of all my favourites that I have not made in awhile. This loos great.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        October 02, 2016 at 7:19 am

        :-) Thanks

        Reply
    10. Suma Gandlur says

      October 01, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      A tempting medley of fruits and veggies in that healthy bowl of salad and besides the peanuts that add a wonderful crunch.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        October 01, 2016 at 7:48 pm

        :-) Thanks

        Reply
    11. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      September 29, 2016 at 5:02 am

      Wonderful medley of fruits and vegetables. Looks so colorful!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 29, 2016 at 8:21 am

        Thanks Sandhya.

        Reply
    12. Priya Suresh says

      September 18, 2016 at 12:59 am

      A bowl of this guilt free chaat is quite enough to finish my meal happily, lovely chaat there.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 18, 2016 at 6:19 pm

        :-) Thankooo

        Reply
    13. Vaishali Sabnani says

      September 17, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      A very colorful and healthy bowl of chat.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 17, 2016 at 9:27 pm

        Thanks Vaishali.

        Reply
    14. Nalini says

      September 17, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      This is one such comforting chaat,looks colorful.N ice way to include fruits and veggies in diet.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 17, 2016 at 9:13 pm

        yeah true. Thanks Nalini

        Reply
    15. usha says

      September 17, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      This is a nice way to incorporate veggies and fruits in our diet. Good one.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 17, 2016 at 6:11 pm

        Thanks Usha.

        Reply
    16. Kalyani says

      September 17, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Healthy bowl of goodness there, my elder one has started making these for us on weekends ?

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 17, 2016 at 9:16 pm

        oh wow.. that’s great.

        Reply
    17. Gayathri Kumar says

      September 16, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      I have never combined fruits and veggies in salads. This looks very colourful and the peanuts must give a nice crunch to the dish…

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 17, 2016 at 9:32 pm

        yes Gayathri.. we love peanuts with almost anything and everything. Thanks

        Reply
    18. Harini-Jaya R says

      September 16, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Lovely salad. A party pleaser as well.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 17, 2016 at 9:32 pm

        oh yeah very true.

        Reply
    19. Vasantha Vivek says

      September 16, 2016 at 6:39 am

      Yesterday we had this yummy treat. I love this the most. Thanks Sri !!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        September 16, 2016 at 12:56 pm

        :-) Thanks ka

        Reply

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