Indian street food recipes: Garadu

By Nandini Bhushan

Street food in India is a vibrant and integral part of culinary culture, offering diverse flavours, textures and aromas. The rich journey of Indian street food varies widely from region to region, reflecting the country’s diverse culinary tradition. From east to west and north to south, every corner offers its own unique street food made with locally available ingredients. Cheap and easily available, these street foods are consumed by millions.

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Garadu

Prepared with yam, Garadu is served in almost all street-style food stalls across the city of Indore. It’s deep-fried, spicy and tangy, making it a perfect winter treat.

Ingredients

(Serving for 5 to 6 persons)

Yam: 500 gms

Oil for deep frying

Chaat masala: 2 tsp

Red chilli powder: 1 tsp

Black salt: 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Lemon juice: 1 tsp

Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Step 1

Wash the yam thoroughly to remove dirt. Peel and cut into small bite-sized cubes or wedges.

Step 2

Boil the yam pieces with enough water and a pinch of salt until tender but firm and not mushy.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep pan. Once the oil is hot, deep fry the boiled yam until golden brown and crispy. Remove on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 4

Transfer the deep-fried yam to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle chaat masala, red chilli powder, black salt and regular salt. Drizzle lemon juice and toss well to coat the yam with spices evenly.

Step 5

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve Garadu hot with chutney of your choice.