Dehradun (Uttarakhand): If you are a fitness freak and avoid varied junk foods available in the market, then ETV Bharat brings you the taste of the famous Fruit Chaat dished out at Delhi Fruit Chaat Stall in Jakhan, Dehradun.
The fruit chaat is very popular not only among the residents of Dehradun but also among the tourists who visit the picturesque spot. Its popularity can be gauged from the fact that the delicious snack was served at the marriage function of the then Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
The shop was started 20 years ago by Gyanchand Kashyap, a resident of Dehradun. Talking to ETV Bharat, Kashyap said that people from different parts of the country relish the snack which costs Rs40 per plate. It is different because he uses fresh and tasty sweet fruits in it. Along with this, to bring a different flavour, he also adds fried crispy potatoes and sweet potatoes, which people like very much, he said.
Kashyap further said that he adds a secret chaat masala prepared by him to his fruit chaat. These spices are prepared by mixing roasted cumin, black pepper and other ingredients. The masala not only enhances the taste of the chaat but is also helps in digestion. Apparently, it has survived for many years and became a favourite among foodies.
Prepare the Chaat at home
If you are planning to dish out fruit chaat at home, you need different types of fruits besides fruit chaat masala. You will easily find this spice in the market. If it is not available to you in the market, then you can prepare fruit chaat masala at home by mixing roasted cumin, carom seeds and black pepper. At the same time, to give a sour-sweet taste to this fruit chaat, you will need sugar powder and lemon.
Method of preparation
First of all, cut whatever fruits you have available in small pieces. After this, according to your taste, add all the ingredients like chaat masala, black salt, lemon juice and sugar and mix it well. On the other hand, if you want to give a different twist to this fruit chaat like Delhi fruit-chat, then you can crispy fry the boiled potatoes in hot oil and add it to your fruit chaat. This will give a different taste to the chaat.
Benefits of fruit chaat
Fruit chaat is very beneficial for health. Fruits remove toxins from the body. If we eat fruit salad regularly, then the toxins will be cleared from our body regularly. The digestive system also remains healthy. Fruit chaat balances the water level in the body and keeps the ratio of minerals and vitamins in the body in the right amount.
