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Fruit Salad Fruit Chaat

This is a bright, colorful, and refreshing fruit chaat (snack)
that can also be used as a fruit salad. My siblings and I

looked forward to the fruit chaat, served regularly as part of
our lunch. It was a delicious way of eating a great variety of

fresh, seasonal fruit. This by itself will brighten up any meal,
and it tastes great at any time of day.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oranges, skin removed, each slice cut in half DRESSING
• 1 apple, peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces • Approx. 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 firm banana, sliced into ¼-inch rounds • Approx. 1 tablespoon ginger juice
• ½ cup sliced strawberries • ½ teaspoon roasted powdered cumin seeds
• 1 cup English or Asian cucumber cubed into ¼ inch pieces • 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional) • 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped • ½ teaspoon black salt (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

METHOD

1. In a large bowl, combine the fruit and cucumber with the green chili and cilantro.

2. Toss and set aside.

3. Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, making sure the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Pour the dressing over the fruit when ready to serve.

TIPS

I have used many different varieties of fruit in this chaat dish; however, I always keep the oranges and bananas, as they add a
lot of color and texture to the dish.

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