Spicy Sweet Potato Chaat with Chickpeas

Spicy Sweet Potato Chaat with Chickpeas

60 mins
medium
4 servings

A vibrant and flavorful sheet-pan meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, spiced chickpeas, a creamy cilantro-lime sauce, and crunchy toppings. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Indian FusionSheet PanVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 4.00 mediumSweet Potatoes(About 2.5 lbs total)
  • 4.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsKosher Salt(or to taste)
  • 2.00 cansChickpeas(15.5 oz each, rinsed and drained)
  • 1.00 tablespoonGround Cumin(For extra flavor)
  • 1.00 tablespoonChaat Masala(For a spicy kick)
  • 1.00 bunchCilantro(Fresh)
  • 4.00 mediumScallions(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 mediumJalapeño(Seeds and ribs removed)
  • 0.25 cupLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)
  • 0.33 cupFried Onions(Store-bought, chopped)
  • 0.66 cupPlain Yogurt(Whole milk)
  • 0.50 smallRed Onion(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 cupPomegranate Seeds(Fresh or dried)
  • 1.00 tablespoonChili Flakes(For a spicy kick)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork and rinse with water. Place on a baking sheet.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.

Estimated time: 35 minutes

3

In a bowl, toss chickpeas with ¼ cup olive oil, cumin, and chaat masala.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Add chickpeas to the baking sheet with sweet potatoes and roast for 15-20 minutes until chickpeas are browned.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

5

While roasting, prepare the sauce by blending cilantro, scallions, jalapeño, lime juice, and remaining olive oil until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Toss fried onions with a pinch of chaat masala.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Arrange sweet potatoes on a platter, top with chickpeas, yogurt, and sauce.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Garnish with red onion, pomegranate seeds, fried onions, and chili flakes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes