Ramzan Special Cream Fruit Chaat Recipe By ijaz Ansari

Ingredients

• 200 g Strawberries (hull and slice thinly)
• 1 medium Apple (core and cut into 1‑cm cubes, skin left on for color)
• 2 medium Banana (slice into 1‑cm rounds, use immediately to avoid browning)
• 1 medium Guava (Amrood) (cut into 1‑cm cubes, keep skin for color)
• 100 g Grapes (remove stems and cut each in half)
• 200 g Watermelon (cut into bite‑size cubes, remove excess rind)
• 2 tbsp Raisins (rinsed and drained)
• 5 pieces Dates (pitted and chopped)
• 2 tbsp Pomegranate Seeds (fresh, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp Honey (optional, drizzle on top)
• 200 ml Fresh Cream (chilled, heavy whipping cream)
• 150 ml Plain Yogurt (unsweetened, not overly sour; strain if needed for extra creaminess)
• 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 pinch Salt (balances sweetness)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• ½ tsp Chaat Masala (optional, for authentic tang)

Instructions

1. Wash and Prepare Fruit

   Rinse all fresh fruit under cold running water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Remove strawberry stems and hulls.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cut Fruit into Uniform Pieces

   On a cutting board, slice strawberries, cube apple (skin on), slice banana, cube guava, halve grapes, and cube watermelon. Aim for pieces roughly the same size (about 1 cm) for even texture.

   Time: PT10M

3. Prepare Creamy Sauce

   In a separate bowl, combine fresh cream, plain yogurt, granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and optional chaat masala. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.

   Time: PT5M

4. Mix Fruit and Sauce

   Add all cut fruit to the bowl with the creamy sauce. Gently toss until every piece is evenly coated. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt if needed.

   Time: PT5M

5. Chill the Chaat

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the sauce set.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 4°C

6. Garnish and Serve

   Before serving, sprinkle rinsed raisins, chopped dates, pomegranate seeds, and drizzle honey over the top. Serve cold in individual bowls or a large platter.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

5 g