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.

120 calories, n/a fat, n/a saturated fat, n/a cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 31g carbohydrates, 3g dietary fiber, 1g protein.