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Finish with freshly chopped coriander and pomegranate seeds, if they are allowed under your fasting rules. Give the chaat a gentle mix and serve immediately while it is still warm.
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News18•09-10-2026, 08:35
Navratri 2026: Try This Easy Sweet Potato Chaat Recipe During Fasting
  • •Sweet potatoes are a naturally sweet, filling, and easy-to-prepare ingredient that makes a great addition to your Navratri fasting menu.
  • •The recipe requires simple ingredients including medium-sized sweet potatoes, lemon juice, ghee, sendha namak, roasted cumin powder, and green chillies.
  • •To prepare, boil or steam the sweet potatoes until tender, peel them, and cut into bite-sized cubes.
  • •Roast the cubes in ghee until slightly crisp, or skip this step for an oil-free version.
  • •Toss the warm sweet potatoes with spices, lemon juice, fresh coriander, and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Key Questions Answered

To make sweet potato chaat, you need 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, 1-2 finely chopped green chillies, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ghee, sendha namak, ½ teaspoon of roasted cumin powder, chopped fresh coriander, and optional pomegranate seeds.

First, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pressure-cook, steam, or boil them until tender without turning mushy, then peel off the skin and cut them into bite-sized cubes.

Yes, you can heat ghee in a pan and roast the sweet potato cubes over medium heat for a few minutes until they develop a lightly crisp exterior. Alternatively, you can skip this step if you prefer a softer or oil-free chaat.