Shakarkandi ki Chaat on Skewers | Spiced Sweet Potatoes on Skewers

Have you ever walked down the streets of Old Delhi in peak winters and noticed the thela walas (small mobile stalls) selling the steaming hot chaat of shakarkandi? The cubed sweet potatoes charred on coal and loaded with a perfect blend of tang and spice with all that rustic charred flavors to add on the taste, are a true delight for every chaat lover in India. As winters are approaching and markets are flooded with sweet potatoes, there could be no better time to get few home and indulge in this lap-smacking chaat right in the comfort of home. Not to mention, I added my own twist to this chaat and served it on skewers. Also, charred it over direct flame for that added smokiness and rustic flavors to make it taste similar to the one sold on the Old Delhi streets. If by chance, you too are giving it a try and don't want to go in all the hassle of skewering it up, just go ahead the normal way and serve it in bowls or the traditional donas, and you are sure to have a tongue-tickling treat.



Shakarkandi ki Chaat on Skewers | Spiced Sweet Potatoes on Skewers


Ingredients

  • Medium sized shakarkandi/sweet potatoes - 3 to 4
  • Green mint & coriander chutney - 1 tbsp
  • Sweet & sour tamarind chutney/ Imli ki Chutney - 1 to 2 tbsp; Get the RECIPE HERE 
  • Chaat Masala - 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - as per taste
  • Black salt/kala namak - 1/4 tsp
  • Roasted cumin powder/bhuna jeera powder - 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp 
  • Skewers (soaked in water for about an hour in case using wooden skewers)

Please adjust the spice levels as per your taste and preference.


Shakarkandi ki Chaat on Skewers | Spiced Sweet Potatoes on Skewers


Shakarkandi ki Chaat on Skewers | Spiced Sweet Potatoes on Skewers


Method

  • Wash the shakarkandi/sweet potatoes nicely under running water.
  • Pressure cook them in about 2 cups of water on high flame for just 1 whistle.
  • Cool down, peel and cut them into cubes.
  • Now mix lemon juice, chutneys, spice powders and salt in a bowl.
  • Add in the sweet potato cubes and mix nicely so that they are coated well in all the spices.
  • Skewer them and directly char over the gas flame, rotating in between until you see the charred marks on the edges.
  • Serve hot immediately.
  • If you are not skewering, serve them in a bowl garnished with some chopped coriander, mint and pomegranate seeds.

Other Winter Recipes You May Like: PUNJABI SARSON KA SAAG, CRISP CHANA DAL ALOO TIKKI, DRUMSTICK FLOWERS & GREEN PEAS CURRY, RAM LADDU


Shakarkandi ki Chaat on Skewers | Spiced Sweet Potatoes on Skewers


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Comments

  1. What a wonderful way to enjoy sweet potato and just love the presentation. Serving the cubes of potatoes on skewers is a wonderful idea. Makes a great party food.

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