Masala Sweet Potato Chaat recipe

Masala Sweet Potato Chaat (Shakarkandi Chaat) is one of the healthiest and most flavour-rich winter chaats. It is naturally sweet, warm, tangy, mildly spicy, and can be prepared in just 10 minutes once the sweet potatoes are boiled. This version highlights exact cooking timings, ingredient functions, flavour science, and pro chef tips that guarantee perfect chaat every time.

Step-by-Step Assembly of Masala Sweet Potato Chaat

Step 1: Combine Base Ingredients

In a bowl add:

• Shakarkandi cubes

• Onion

• Tomato (optional)

• Green chilli

• Chopped coriander

Gently toss using a spoon. Don’t mash.

Step 2: Add Saptrishi Spices

Sprinkle:

• Saptrishi Chaat Masala

• Saptrishi Lal Mirch

• Saptrishi Jeera Powder

• Salt or sendha namak

Why these spices matter:

Mix gently — sweet potatoes should stay intact.

Step 3: Add Lemon & Optional Chutneys

• Add lemon juice

• Add tamarind chutney for sweetness

• Add green chutney for spicy freshness

Mix lightly — chutneys can break potatoes if mixed aggressively.

Step 4: Final Touch

Top with:

• Pomegranate seeds (burst of freshness)

• Roasted peanuts (crunch + protein)

• Extra coriander

Serve immediately.
Chaat begins to lose freshness after 10–15 minutes.

Pro Tips 

1. Always boil sweet potatoes whole

Prevents water absorption → better texture.

2. Don’t over-boil

Overcooking leads to mushy chaat.

3. Add lemon only at the end

Keeps flavours sharp and fresh.

4. Use Saptrishi Chaat Masala generously

It is the backbone of Masala Sweet Potato Chaat.

5. Add chutneys sparingly

You want sweet potatoes to shine — not drown.

6. For fasting

Skip onions, tomatoes, regular salt.

Variations (Make 5 Types of Shakarkandi Chaat)

1. Delhi-Style Street Shakarkandi Chaat

• Add ½ tsp black salt

• Add more ginger

• Use only lemon + chaat masala

• No chutneys

2. Fasting Sweet Potato Chaat

• Use sendha namak

• Use more coriander

• Add peanuts

• Skip onions

3. Sweet & Spicy Winter Chaat

• Extra chaat masala

• Add ½ tsp jaggery powder

• Add tamarind chutney

4. High-Protein Chaat

• Add chickpeas

• Add roasted peanuts

• Add boiled moong or sprouts

5. Roasted Sweet Potato Chaat

• After boiling, pan-roast sweet potato cubes in ghee

• Add spices on top

• Gives smoky flavour

Troubleshooting Guide

Chaat too spicy?
→ Add more sweet potato + lemon.

Chaat too bland?
→ Add chaat masala + black salt.

Chaat too mushy?
→ Sweet potatoes were over-boiled.

Chaat too dry?
→ Add a teaspoon of tamarind chutney or lemon juice.

Not enough tang?
→ Increase lemon or add black salt.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Masala Sweet Potato Chaat with:

• Masala tea

• Green chutney

• Fasting meals

• As a salad replacement

• As a pre-workout snack

It also works as:

• A healthy lunch

• A satvik snack

• A weight-loss meal

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

Sweet potatoes:

• Can be boiled earlier & stored for 24 hours in fridge.

Do not mix chaat in advance.
Combining spices + lemon + chutneys earlier makes it soggy.

Assemble only before serving.