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Tater Tots Chaat

Published: Jan 9, 2021 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Crispy baked tater tots form the base for this Tater Tots Chaat which is then topped with all the usual chaat add-ons to make it crunchy, creamy, sweet, spicy and delicious all at the same time.
Prep 10 minutes mins
Cook 20 minutes mins
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tater tots chaat on a white platter

Crispy baked tater tots form the base for this Tater Tots Chaat which is then topped with all the usual chaat add-ons to make it crunchy, creamy, sweet, spicy and delicious all at the same time. Ready in under 30 mins.

tater tots chaat on a white platter

I am starting this off with the assumption that you have had a chaat in some form or the other. If not, lets find out what is is.

What is chaat?

Chaat is a form of Indian street food snack and can be made with a variety of ingredients as the base of it. It could be potatoes for Aloo Chaat, Samosas for Samosa Chaat, Fried Wafers for Papdi Chaat, Puffed Rice for Bhel Puri, Pakoras for Pakora Chaat and the list goes on.

Whatever the base ingredient is, chaats are always topped with a variety of toppings. The spicy green Cilantro Mint Chutney is one and the sweet and sour Tamarind Chutney is the other chutney that goes on top of most all chaats.

Then there is always finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and sometimes green chillies. Some chaats also have lightly sweetened yogurt sauce that goes on it. They are all then chopped with crunchy fine nylon sev, which is a form of fried thin (very fine) chickpea flour and spices.

So, that is the anatomy of chaat if you needed an introduction or just a refresher.

tater tots chaat on a white platter

I have to admit that the idea for Tater Tots Chaat is not entirely mine. Years ago, for one of our neighborhood summer picnic potluck, a neighbour bought this along and I just loved it. I loved the dish but more than that I just loved the idea of it. I have been making it every once in a while ever since and have been meaning to share it here on the blog.

We love this tater tots chaat because

  • It is such a fun fusion recipe that kids and grown ups love alike.
  • It is customizable to everyone’s palate and tastes for spice and heat.
  • It doesn't take much prep work, if you already have the chutneys ready.
  • This is a great party appetizer or a chai time snack.
  • Everyone loves chaat!!

Ingredients for this recipe

  • cooked tater tots in parchment lined baking sheet
  • ingredients for tater tots chaat set out in bowls
  • Tater Tots - get your favorite brand of frozen tater tots. We love the 365 brand of organic tater tots from WholeFoods.
  • Onions, Tomatoes, cilantro - all finely chopped.
  • Cilantro Mint Green Chutney - you could use store bought one or make at home with this recipe for green chutney. It is super simple to make with minimal ingredients you may always have at hand in your pantry and refrigerator.
  • Tamarind chutney - you can also find this in most Asian grocery stores. This is not tamarind paste, but tamarind chutney or tamarind date chutney.
  • Sweetened yogurt - plain yogurt that is beaten with a little sugar or you could use a vanilla yogurt too, if that's all you have. Plain yogurt with sugar added to it is recommended. Thin out the yogurt a little with some water, to make it to a pourable consistency.
  • Sev - super thin crispy fried chickpea flour sticks that you will find in Asian / Indian grocery stores or on Amazon.
  • Pomegranate seeds - not absolutely necessary, but it does add that extra dimension of taste and texture and adds a pop of color as well.
  • Chat masala - a spice mix usually sprinkled on top of chaats, can be found in Indian grocery stores or on Amazon.

Method

  • Bake the tater tots in the oven as per directions on the package.
  • Keep all the other ingredients ready to go. Once the tater tots are cooked, let them cool down a little.
  • On a platter, spread out the tater tots. Sprinkle the onions, tomatoes and cilantro over it.
  • tater tots on a white platter
  • tater tots and diced onions on a white platter
  • tater tots chaat on a white platter
  • tater tots chaat on a white platter
  • Drizzle the chutneys and the yogurt over it. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds, sev and chat masala and serve immediately.
  • tater tots chaat on a white platter
  • tater tots chaat on a white platter
  • tater tots chaat on a white platter
  • tater tots chaat on a white platter
  • Keep extra chutneys and yogurt on the side for anyone to add more as they feel so.

We love these other chai time snacks too

  • Pakora Chaat
  • Paneer Butternut Squash Tikki
  • Masala Papad
  • Beetroot Parippu Vada - Beet Lentil Fritters
  • Matar Kachori - Green Peas Fried Pastry

Tips for making a delicious chaat

  • Assemble the chaat when you are ready to serve. This will make sure that the crunchy bits are still crunchy when you eat them and not get soggy from all the chutneys and yogurt on it.
  • Use fresh and homemade chutneys as much as possible. In a pinch, store bought chutneys can be used as well.
  • Everyone has their palate for chaat. Some like it sweeter, some like it spicier. Start by adding a little of everything and lay out the rest for everyone to add more of anything as they need.

📖 Recipe

tater tots chaat on a white platter

Tater Tots Chaat

Manju
Crispy baked tater tots form the base for this Tater Tots Chaat which is then topped with all the usual chaat add-ons to make it crunchy, creamy, sweet, spicy and delicious all at the same time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer / Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb tater tots frozen
  • ¼ red onion chopped finely
  • 2 small tomatoes chopped finely
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 4 tablespoon Mint Cilantro Green Chutney
  • 4 tablespoon Tamarind Date Chutney
  • 4 tablespoon whole milk yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup fine sev
  • ¼ cup pomegranate arils
  • ½ teaspoon chaat masala

Don't forget to check out Step-by-step instructions with photos in the body of the post above

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Place the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake according to package instructions, mostly 20-25 mins.
  • While the tater tots are baking, get your veggies and chutneys ready.
  • Once the tater tots are baked to crispy, leave them on the tray to cool down just a little.
  • On a platter, spread out the tater tots. Sprinkle the onions, tomatoes and cilantro over it.
  • Drizzle the chutneys and the yogurt over it. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds, sev and chat masala and serve immediately.
  • Keep extra chutneys and yogurt on the side for anyone to add more as they feel so.

Notes

Serve as soon as you are done assembling. The tater tots and the sev will get soggy, otherwise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 498mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 466IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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