DELECTABLE CHAATS FROM INDIA
Chaat holds its own importance in
Indian street food. You will get to taste many types of chaat such as Aloo
Chaat, Papdi Chaat, Fruit Chaat, and the most famous Dahi Bhalla Chaat. They are
also easy to make and are well-liked throughout the country. It is believed
that the chaat was first made in the royal kitchen of Shah Jahan. According to a
story, once when the Mughal emperor fell ill, Hakim asked him to eat light and
spicy food for the stomach so that his immune power could increase. After this,
chaat was made for the first time. Famous throughout the world, it is made
delicious with spices. Many people make it spicy for taste while some health-conscious
people also eat it in the form of salad. There are many types of chaat but this
time let us tell you the famous chaats available in different states of India.
1. GOL GAPPA, NORTH INDIA
Known by different names in
different cities Pani puri is the king of chaat. In Maharashtra where it is
called Pani-puri, in Delhi it is called Golgappa, in Kolkata, it is called
Puchka and in Bihar, it is called Gupchup. The taste of Pani Puri is known for
its exquisite water. It is popular among people of all ages. You will easily
find it in every corner of India. Puri is prepared from flour and maida, which
are in the shape of small round puris. These are filled with boiled potato and
spices while eating and lastly, it is filled with pungent-sweet jaljeera water
and kept directly in the mouth.
2. SEV PURI, MAHARASHTRA
Sev Puri is one of the famous Indian
chaats, especially in Mumbai this dish is very popular. The combination of papdi
(crispy flat puri), sev (deep-fried gram flour noodles), boiled potatoes
(batata), moong (green beans), onion, and an assortment of chutneys like green
chutney and tangy date tamarind chutney make it simply irresistible. You will
find this chaat in every nook and corner of Maharashtra.
3. PAPDI CHAAT, PUNJAB
Papdi Chaat is a type of chaat that
will make you lick your fingers after eating it. It is a spicy, light-flavored
dish that you will get to eat mainly in the Punjab region of India. Papdi chaat
consists of crispy papdi made from flour, which is deep fried in oil and on
which boiled potatoes, boiled peas, moong, curd, finely chopped chilies,
chutney, sev, and chaat masala mixture is garnished. It is a very comfortable food
and light on your pocket as well.
4. ALOO TIKKI CHAAT, UTTAR PRADESH
Aloo-Tikki Chaat is a staple chaat of
Uttar Pradesh. Which you can find everywhere in Uttar Pradesh. There are long
lines at most of the famous shops to eat aloo-tikki chaat. This is mouth-watering
street food. To make aloo-tikki the tikki is made by mashing boiled potatoes,
which is prepared and served with spices, sev, onion, dahi, and an assortment of
chutneys like green chutney and tangy date tamarind chutney.
5. DAHI VADA, SOUTH INDIA
Dahi Vada is a colorful and burst full of blended spices dish. Originating from down South its names vary from North India to South India. It is famous as Dahi Bade in Urdu, Dahi Bhalla in Punjabi, Thayir Vadai in Tamil, Thairu Vada in Malayalam, and Perugu Vada in Telugu. Vada made from tur dal is very tasty. On the other hand, the curd is considered good for the digestive system. Dahi Vadas are served and eaten with curd along with some chili spices. After frying the vadas these round balls are put in lukewarm water mixed with salt. After this, it is dipped in thick curd and garnished with red and green chutney, coriander or mint leaves, red chili powder, chaat masala, and cumin powder.
6. RAJ KACHORI, RAJASTHAN
Raj Kachori, the king of Kachoris, is
one of the most popular versions of Kachori, which has been moved into the
category of Chaat, perhaps because of its puffy shape like Gol Gappa. Raj
Kachori originated in Bikaner, Rajasthan but is now found in every part of the
country. There are many flavors inside a Raj Kachauri, the crispness of
Kachori from the outside but soft dumplings filled inside it like, curd wrapped
potatoes, boiled black gram, bhujia, spicy and sweet chutneys, curd and
pomegranate seeds make it a lip-smacking chaat.
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