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Chaat (Fiery Fruit Salad) North Indian Style

In Indian, this nuclear fusion fruit salad is sold from sidewalk stands as a cooling snack on hot days. Serve with milder main dishes to assure survival to dessert.

Ingredients:
3 lbs. of mixed fruit in season peeled,
De-seeded and cut in 1 cm. cubes
Banana and oranges are a must.
Apple, pear, nectarine, plums, guava, mango,
Pitted cherries, pineapple, kiwi, seedless grapes.
4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. cayenne

1 tsp. cumin seeds, roasted and crushed into a powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. mint
1 tsp. powdered ginger (optional)

Place all fruit in a large serving bowl and mix in lemon juice. Mix all the spices in a separate bowl, pour over the fruit and mix well with your hands. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour. Makes 6 servings