From Kolkata's Churmur Chaat to Banaras' Tamatar ki Chaat: 7 unique chaats that are a must try in a lifetime

Indians and their love for street-snacks is known to the world, and one such popular street-treat is Chaat! Loved for its sweet, tangy and flavourful melange of ingredients, every part of the country has something unique and delicious to offer as a Chaat. So, from Bengal’s Churmur to Delhi’s famous Kulle ki chaat to the classic Ragda Pattice, here are some of the most popular chaat recipes from different parts of the country that are worth trying once in a lifetime.

This classic chaat from the busy bylanes of Banaras, Uttar Pradesh is a delightful melange of tangy taste and enchanting flavours. Famous as a spiritual heaven and popular for its street-treats, this delightful chaat recipe is cooked on a massive tawa with ghee, spices, jaggery, hing and herbs, and garnished with crushed papdi, sev, and coriander, this chaat is loved for its khata meetha and theeka flavours.

This delightful snack is simple yet flavorful, paired with crispy murmura and cooked white peas, chutney and chopped veggies, this Muri Ghugni Chaat is a classic street snack from Bihar. The addition of raw onions, green chilies, mustard oil, and coriander, gives this dish a nice taste and texture.

Dahi Bara Aloo Dum is a popular street delicacy that hails from Odisha. Made with soft lentil dumplings soaked in tangy yogurt and paired with spicy aloo dum curry, topped with sev, coriander, and chutneys; this street-snack is a perfect balance of taste, flavour and texture.

Mumbai’s Ragda Pattice is a crowd-pleaser and a perfect example of comfort street food. It consists of crispy potato patties served with a thick white pea curry (ragda), chutneys, sev, and spices. The mix of crunchy, creamy, spicy, and tangy elements makes it a satisfying meal on its own and a favorite across generations.

This classic chaat can be relished in almost every nook and corner of West Bengal’s Kolkata. Made by crushing the puchkas, this chaat is made by topping the crushed puchkas with boiled potatoes, boiled white peas, chopped onions, chilies, and a dash of tamarind pulp and some dahi. This delightful street snack is a perfect treat for someone who loves a melange of flavours in every bite.

Delhi ki sardi is popular for its bone chilling weather as well as for a sweet feather like chaat, which is only made in winters and is found in the busy bylanes of Chandi Chowk. This airy sweet is made by hours of whisking saffron, dry fruits, fresh cream and is loved for its texture and unique taste and is truly worth trying once in a lifetime.