Name: Sweet Potato and Star Fruit Chaat
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 star fruit, sliced; 1 to 3 jalapenos or other green chile peppers (depending on desired heat), finely chopped with seeds; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 teaspoon chaat masala spice mix; 1/2 teaspoon roasted ground cumin (or 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; Kosher salt; Tamarind and/or mint-cilantro chutney, chopped fresh cilantro and pomegranate seeds, for topping

Directions

Place the sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the star fruit, jalapenos, lemon juice, chaat masala, cumin, chili powder and a pinch of salt and mix until combined. Drizzle with chutney and top with cilantro and pomegranate seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.