Kacche Kele Ki Chaat

Kacche Kele Ki Chaat(Raw Banana Chaat) is a delicious, crunchy, and tangy Indian street-style snack made with raw bananas. The fried banana chips are tossed in spicy and sweet chutneys, making it a perfect tea-time treat or festive appetizer.

Ingredients

• 4 raw bananas
• 4 tbsp chili sauce
• 4 tbsp meethi (sweet tamarind) chutney
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• Oil for deep frying
• 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves
• Sev for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Raw Bananas

   • Peel the raw bananas using a peeler or knife.
   • Slice them finely into thin, round pieces — similar to chips.
   • Immediately place the slices into a bowl of cold water.This prevents discoloration and removes excess starch.
   • Soak the slices for at least 30 minutes.

2. Deep-Fry the Banana Slices

   • Heat sufficient oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame.
   • Drain the banana slices from the water and pat them dry using a clean cloth or paper towel.
   • Gently slide the slices into the hot oil in batches.
   • Fry until they turn crisp and golden brown.
   • Remove using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
   • Allow them to cool slightly.

3. Mix the Chaat

   • Transfer the fried banana chips to a mixing bowl.
   • Add chili sauce and meethi chutney, mixing gently so all chips are coated evenly. Adjust the quantity of sauces as per taste for desired spiciness and sweetness.
   • Sprinkle chaat masala evenly over the mixture.

4. Garnish and Serve

   • Transfer the prepared chaat to a serving dish.
   • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and sev (if using).
   • Serve immediately while the chips are still crisp and flavorful.

Tip: For a twist, you can add finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and pomegranate seeds before serving for extra crunch and freshness.