Chatpata Aloo Salad

This crunchy salad hails from Nepal, which borders India in the northeast.

The salad is prepared with a special masala called gorkha, and that, together with the tamarind, give the salad a unique flavor. 

Chatpata Aloo Salad [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 4 dried red chile peppers
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 2 potatoes, peeled, cooked, and cut into medium cubes
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste or freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 fenugreek seeds
• green chile peppers, chopped

Preparation

1. In a pan, dry-roast the red chiles, sesame seeds, and coriander seeds over medium heat for 5 minutes or until they become fragrant and change color.
2. Take the pan off the heat and allow the masala to cool completely.
3. Transfer the masala to a blender and coarsely grind. Set the masala aside.
4. Combine the potatoes, tomato, cucumber, and onion in a medium bowl.
5. Add the tamarind, masala, and salt. Mix everything together well.
6. Heat the oil in a tadka pan over low heat. Temper the fenugreek seeds and then fry the green chiles for 30 seconds.
7. Pour this tadka over the salad, give it a good mix, and serve.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/chatpata-aloo-salad-vegan/