This recipe takes beetroot and sweet potato slices to replace the typical potato chips. It’s colourful, baked, not fried and sprinkled with a desi masala blend. The combination of cumin, amchur, and coriander brings out the earthy sweetness of the root vegetables. It’s a guilt-free snack and a good eye-catching tea-time treat.
Ingredients
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2 mediumBeetroot (thinly sliced) For the chips
2 mediumSweet potato (thinly sliced)
2 tbspOlive oil or mustard oil
to tasteSalt
1 tspRoasted chaat masala (For the masala sprinkle)
½ tspGround cumin (jeera)
½ tspGround coriander (dhania)
¼ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
½ tspAmchur (dry mango powder)
½ tspBlack salt
1 tbspFinely chopped fresh coriander (optional)
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Directions
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Step 1: Prepare the vegetables
Wash and peel the beetroot and sweet potatoes. Use a sharp knife to slice them evenly into thin rounds (2-3 mm thickness). Soak the slices in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch (for extra crispiness). Drain and pat dry thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel.
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Step 2: Make the masala sprinkle
Mix roasted chaat masala, ground cumin, coriander, Kashmiri chilli powder, amchur, black salt, and regular salt in a small bowl.
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Step 3: Toss and coat the chips
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Add the dried beetroot and sweet potato slices to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive or mustard oil and toss to coat each slice evenly. Sprinkle the masala mix over the slices and toss again so every chip is coated.
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Step 4: Bake until crispy
Arrange the slices in a single layer on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the chips halfway through. Keep a watchful eye, so the chips don’t burn. Aim to get crisp chips with slightly browned edges.
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Step 5: Letting them cool
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly for maximum crunch.