Indian cuisine is synonymous with spice, and rich taste, and chaat is an excellent example of it. chaats or the way chaats are made, vary from region to region. Simple, yet delicious, chaat is an umbrella term that encapsulates several favorite snacks like Aloo Tikki, Aloo Chaat, Dahi Papri Chaat, Dahi Bhalla, Papri Chaat, Samosas and Samosa Chaat. Notice the common ingredient? That’s right, its potatoes. Potatoes are such a versatile item that their ability to be cooked and presented in a hundred different ways is almost magical, especially when it comes to Delhi street food. From a hot cutlet or tikki served with spicy sauces to a filling for samosas, potatoes are a staple street food ingredient. Want some mouth-watering chaat to round off a day of shopping? Then check out the place below!
Gol Gappas
A favorite amongst most Indians, Gol Gappas go by different names in different states, like Panipuri in Maharashtra and Phuchka in West Bengal. Moreover, they are prepared differently in each of these states too. These crunchy balls are made with semolina or wheat flour. The Delhi Gol Gappas are stuffed with a spiced mix of boiled potato cubes, chickpeas and coriander and some sweet chutney after which they are dipped in chilled tangy flavored water and served. Each Gol Gappa is made on demand and handed to you by the guy making it as you eat, even the way the Gol Gappa is placed in your bowl is timed perfectly to you finishing the crunchy flavorful ball in your mouth. The best part? You don’t even realize how many you’ve had until the Gol Gappa waala stops and tells you! Tiny and flavor-packed, Gol Gappas are something that you won’t be able to have just one of.
Ram Laddoos
These soft, deep-fried balls are made out of split green gram flour and loaded with spicy green mint and shredded radish. This dish is available at almost every street corner and is considered to be one of the best street foods in every Delhi district from West to South. You’re not likely going to miss out on spotting a vendor frying fresh Ram Laddoos for their customers. These softballs of heaven melt in your mouth, with a spicy, tangy aftertaste, leaving you wanting more.
