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Fruit Chaat

The Washington Post, April 18, 2007
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Course: Appetizer, Salad
  • Features: Fast, Healthy, Kid-Friendly

Summary:

The savory spices added here make this zesty, flavorful fruit salad perfect for a first course.
The fruit that is not susceptible to discoloring can be prepped a day in advance and refrigerated in separate resealable plastic food storage bags. Add the bananas and apples just before serving.

Once the fruit is dressed, it should be served immediately.

6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups 1-inch pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup 1/2-inch papaya pieces
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 cup seedless grapes
  • 2 bananas, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch chunks
  • Seeds from 1 pomegranate
  • 2 sprigs mint, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions:

Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source:

From chef Nilesh Singhvi.

Tested by Aruna Jain for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 120
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 100mg4
Total Carbohydrates: 31g 10
Dietary Fiber: 3g 12
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 1g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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