All the fruits should be washed and cleaned nicely. Freshly cut the fruits.
Cut apple, guava, papaya in cubes. Cut banana into roundels not very think not very thick.
In a mixing bowl add all the fruits, whatever you are adding in chaat.
Add chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, chilli powder(if using) or black pepper powder, salt(as per taste). Also add dried mint leaves.
Add lemon juice and mix lightly.
Serve immediately after adding spices and salt, else fruit will start leaving water.
To make Roasted Cumin Powder
In a pan add 1-2 tbsp of cumin seeds.
Roast lightly on low heat so that the seeds so not burn.
When the seeds start turning brown and start giving the aroma, then take out of heat and transfer to a bowl.
Once slightly cool, grind to fine powder. Use as required and store the rest in an air tight bottle/jar. You can use it in salads, sandwiches , yogurt and curries.
Quick Homemade Chaat Masala
Take 1 tsp each of dry ginger powder, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, asafeotida(skip if gluten allergies or use gluten-free), black peppercorns, black salt.
Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns on medium to low heat. Once the aroma starts to come, take out off the flame and keep aside in a bowl.
Let it cool and then transfer to masala grinder or use coffee grinder. Add ginger powder, asafeotida, black salt, and grind to fine powder.
Store and use as required. You can make big batch and keep. Stays good for 1-2 months.