Sweet Potato And Makhana Chaat Recipe For Navratri Fasting 2025

By Yashika Goel
02 Apr 2025, 11:30 IST

Are you looking for a filling and nutritious snack during fasting? Sweet potato chaat is rich in vitamin C, which helps boost immunity. Makhana is rich in fibre and antioxidants that help keep you full for longer. Tap to read its benefits and the sweet potato and makhana chaat recipe!

Ingredients

Two sweet potatoes, one teaspoon of cumin seeds, one teaspoon of coriander powder, half a teaspoon of red chilli powder, salt according to taste, one tablespoon of olive oil, 3-4 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds, half a cup of makhana, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and one teaspoon of chaat masala.

Boil sweet potatoes

Boil the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes. Drain the water anhd peel te outer layer. Chop the sweet potatoes into pieces.

Prepare dressing

Heat some oil, and squeeze some lemon juice. Add cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and salt to it. Mix it well to combine ingredients.

Roast the sweet potato

Roast the sweet potato for a few minutes and coat it with the prepared dressing. Roast the makhana with one tablespoon of ghee on a low flame.

Garnish

Garnish the sweet potato chaat with roasted makhana and fresh coriander leaves on top.

Serve

Transfer it to a bowl and serve the sweet potato chaat with pomegranate seeds and lemon juice on top.

Information credits

This recipe is taken from Chef Ajay Chopra from his official YouTube account, @ChefAjayChopra.