Chaat — a street food offering with a blend of fried ingredients, veggies and spice mixes layered together and doused in tangy chutneys — is one of India’s most exciting culinary creations. Playing on the original flavours are gourmet chaats, which are attired, artistic and healthier versions of this street classic, and are making their way to fine-dining establishments. © Provided by Hindustan Times Chaat couture: Gourmetfication of the quintessential curbside snackTapping into chaat’s creative potentialGourmet caterers are making chaat a personalised experience by tailoring them for people with food-related restrictions. We also have region-based servings like Banarasi Palak Patta Chaat and a contemporary version of white peas chaat from Kanpur. Each combination reflects a vision and why it was created,” says Sakshi Tuli, founder of The Chaat Story, a gourmet chaat venture.

Source: Hindustan Times May 16, 2023 15:41 UTC