Raw Mango & Potato Chaat – A Tangy Summer Delight

 What is the benefit of knowing cooking? You can make delicious things with available ingredients — without anyone's help.

This chaat is proof. I made it using what was in my kitchen: boiled potatoes, raw mango, onion, tomato, green chilli, coriander, and simple masalas. No fancy planning, just a spontaneous mix — and it turned out so good.

Let me walk you through this quick and delightful snack recipe:

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Ingredients:

• 1 raw mango – peeled and finely chopped

• 2 medium-sized boiled potatoes – peeled and diced

• 1 small onion – finely chopped

• 1 tomato – finely chopped (optional for juiciness)

• 1 green chilli – finely chopped (adjust to taste)

• A handful of fresh coriander leaves – chopped

• ½ tsp red chilli powder

• ½ tsp amchur (dry mango) powder

• ½ tsp chaat masala

• Juice of ½ lemon (or more to taste)

• Optional: a few drops of imli (tamarind) pulp or anardana powder for extra tang

• Salt – to taste

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Method:

1. Prep the ingredients:
   Boil the potatoes until soft but firm. Dice them into small cubes. Chop raw mango, onion, tomato, green chilli, and coriander finely.

2. Mix it up:
   In a mixing bowl, combine chopped mangoes, boiled potatoes, onion, tomato, and green chilli.

3. Add the zing:
   Sprinkle red chilli powder, amchur powder, chaat masala, and salt. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice. You can also add a little imli pulp or a dash of anardana powder if you like a deeper sour punch.

4. Toss & rest:
   Mix everything gently so the flavors come together. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the mango and masalas to blend in well.

5. Garnish & serve:
   Top with fresh coriander and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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 Tips & Variations:

• You can add some crispy sev or crushed papdi on top for a crunchy texture.

• Add a pinch of kala namak (black salt) for extra depth.

• Skip onion and tomato if you want it lighter and more mango-focused.

• If using imli (tamarind), just a few drops go a long way — don’t overpower the mango!

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Why You’ll Love It:

This chaat is easy, light, and full of flavor. The raw mango brings sharpness, the potato gives it body, and the masalas bring everything alive. It’s a perfect quick snack, great for guests or just a treat for yourself when mangoes are in season.