Salads · Side Dishes

Chaat-Inspired Potato Salad with Two Chutneys

Tender potatoes, crunchy pita chips and cool yogurt form the base of this chaat-inspired salad. Coriander and tamarind chutneys add bright, tangy ribbons over the top.
Serves
6 servings

Bring it to the table

About this recipe.

Yogurt-dressed baby potatoes with crisp pita chips, tomato, herbs and coriander-tamarind chutneys.

Before you start

Gather your ingredients.

Check your pantry before you begin. Full quantities and serving adjustments are in the recipe card below.

See the ingredient checklist
  • 2 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon Morton for the base recipe, plus more for boiling water)
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon chaat masala (plus more to finish if desired)
  • 3 cups crushed pita chips (divided)
  • 1 medium tomato (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup coriander chutney
  • 1/3 cup tamarind chutney

Cool the potatoes before dressing

Let the potatoes cool so the yogurt coating stays creamy. Keep the last portion of pita chips for the top.

At the table

Serve on a wide platter with both chutneys visible over the potatoes and toppings.

The cooking plan

How to make Chaat-Inspired Potato Salad with Two Chutneys.

  1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.

  2. Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, honey, measured salt and chaat masala in a large bowl.

  3. Halve the cooled potatoes and toss with the dressing and 2 cups pita chips. Taste and adjust salt.

  4. Just before serving, transfer to a platter. Add the tomato, onion, cilantro and remaining cup pita chips. Drizzle with both chutneys and add a little more chaat masala if desired.

Let’s cook

The full recipe.

Check off ingredients as you get them ready.

Changing servings? The ingredient list scales automatically. Adjust quantities named in the steps to match, and choose pans and cooking times for your batch.

Chaat-Inspired Potato Salad with Two Chutneys

No ratings yet
Yogurt-dressed baby potatoes with crisp pita chips, tomato, herbs and coriander-tamarind chutneys.
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon Morton for the base recipe, plus more for boiling water
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ¾ teaspoon chaat masala plus more to finish if desired
  • 3 cups crushed pita chips divided
  • 1 medium tomato cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup coriander chutney
  • ⅓ cup tamarind chutney

Instructions
 

  1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, honey, measured salt and chaat masala in a large bowl.
  3. Halve the cooled potatoes and toss with the dressing and 2 cups pita chips. Taste and adjust salt.
  4. Just before serving, transfer to a platter. Add the tomato, onion, cilantro and remaining cup pita chips. Drizzle with both chutneys and add a little more chaat masala if desired.

Notes

Makes 4–6 servings; the serving adjustment starts at 6.
Add the pita chips close to serving for the best crunch.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!

A couple of useful answers.

How do I change the number of servings?

Use the serving controls in the recipe card. Ingredient quantities change automatically; quantities written in the instructions, pan sizes and cooking times still need your attention.

Can I print or check off the ingredients?

Choose Print recipe near the title for a printable version. On this page, check ingredients off as you prepare them, then use Reset ingredient checks to start again.

Keep the good food going

Similar Recipes

Choose your next craving. Each card includes its recipe’s total time.