Hash Brown and Pineapple Chaat is an enticing Indian fusion snack. Crispy hash browns form the base of this Indian street food classic and the addition of pineapple gives a surprising sweetness that works really well with the medley of chutneys.
Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published April 2012. I’ve added new images, the recipe remains the same.
I first tried this recipe out years ago because I had some leftover cooked hashbrowns from a Full English brekkie and had the chutneys leftover in the fridge too.
I took a gamble and layered the chaat and it turned out great! The hash browns were like aloo tikkis and soaked up the chaat flavours brilliantly.
If you love this kind of creative chaat, you might also enjoy my other twists — like smashed potato chaat, and sabudana vada chaat. For quick and convenient versions, try my sweet potato chaat, or kala chana chaat. Each one has its own little spin but keeps all the bold, tangy flavours that make chaat so addictive.
Ingredients notes
Be sure to check out the full recipe and exact ingredient list below in the recipe card.
This recipe is easy to put together if you have the ingredients to hand.
The base starts with store-bought hash browns. They’re my quick and convenient shortcut to aloo tikki, giving that same crisp potato base without the effort of boiling, mashing and shaping. If you’re in the US, tater tots are a great alternative.
Then comes the pineapple — juicy, sweet and slightly tart, it adds a lovely contrast to the crispy potatoes. Fresh pineapple chunks are wonderful here, but tinned pineapple in fruit juice works just as well (and saves time too).
Like any good chaat, it’s all about the chutneys. The imli date chutney brings that signature sweet-tangy flavour, while the green mint and coriander chutney adds freshness and a little zing. If you like a bit of heat, a touch of red garlic chutney works its magic (though you can skip it if you prefer to keep things mild).
A layer of sweetened yogurt helps bring everything together. I like to use full-fat plain yogurt, but low-fat or even non-dairy yogurt works too (just note it may be a touch more tangy).
To finish, there’s the all-important plain sev, adding crunch and texture in every bite. A scattering of diced red onion, a handful of fresh coriander, and a good pinch of chaat masala brighten everything up. And finally, a few pomegranate arils for a pop of colour and a burst of sweetness.
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📖 Recipe
Hash Brown & Pineapple Chaat
Ingredients
- 8 frozen potato hash brown
- ½ cup pineapple pieces
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- 2 cup thick yogurt whisked
- ½ cup sev
- ½ cup imli chutney
- ½ cup green chutney
- ¼ cup red garlic chutney
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup fresh coriander finely chopped
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Place beaten yogurt in a large bowl and add sugar and pineapple pieces.
- Mix well and set aside.
- Cook frozen hash brown under the grill or in the oven or air fryer according to packet instructions until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle red chilli powder on top of the cooked hash browns.
- Place one or to cooked potato hash browns on a serving plate.
- Top with pineapple yogurt.
- Sprinkle chaat masala and pour the chutneys according to your liking.
- Garnish with sev, finely chopped coriander, red onions and pomegranate arils.
- Sprinkle some more chaat masala and red chilli powder if you wish.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
This is one of those recipes that looks really impressive on the table but takes no time at all, and once you pile on the sev, pomegranate and all three chutneys it tastes every bit as good as anything you would get from a street food stall.
Priya Suresh says
Am inviting myself to ur place, mouthwatering here..
Lifewithspices says
wonderful n very yummy chaat
Rahin says
mouth watering Jags, v innovative too 🙂
Hamaree Rasoi says
Simply lavish and delicious looking hash browns. Wonderfully prepared. Your kids must be having a time of their lives.
Deepa
Ansh says
Yet another creative recipe!! Delicious!!
Mina Joshi says
Fantastic recipe. What an innovative way to serve hash browns!!
Shobha says
Chaats are always fun..I am planning something nice for this week-end too.
Lovely presentation.