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Nutritional Values
320kcal
14gProtein
55gCarbs
8gFat
6gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Chaat
How to order / say it
Say it
चाट — [chaht]
Order
I'll have the chaat, please.
Locally
कृपया चाट लाएँ।
Say locally
Savory snack with a combination of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Why try it?
Chaat is the quintessential street food of Delhi, representing the city's vibrant street culture. Its mix of flavors and textures defines the innovative spirit of local cuisine.
How it tastes
Chaat is a sensory explosion combining crispy fried dough, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, tangy tamarind, cold yogurt, and spicy chutneys. It offers a myriad of flavors: tangy, sweet, spicy, and savory, unparalleled by any other snack.
Origin & History — first documented: 1570
The origins of chaat trace back to the Northern region of India around the 16th century, during the reign of Shah Jahan. Delhi’s bustling markets helped popularize this dynamic snack, making it a staple of local cuisine.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 200 g boiled potatoes
- 🫘 150 g chickpeas
- 🌾 50 g sev
- 🥣 100 ml tamarind chutney
- 🥛 100 g yogurt
- 🌿 10 g coriander
Method
- 1 Combine boiled potatoes and chickpeas in a bowl.
- 2 Add sev, tamarind chutney, and yogurt over the mixture.
- 3 Sprinkle with spices and garnish with chopped coriander.
- 4 Serve immediately while crunchy.
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