Picture this: You are strolling through the bustling streets of Old Delhi, where the air is fragrant with the aroma of spices and sizzling snacks. The sight of vendors assembling plates of chaats, ...

Have you run out of your chaat masala stock? Fear not! Within our kitchen pantries lie numerous ingredients that work as excellent substitutes for chaat masala. Check them out. Black salt offers a ...

Satisfying, snackable meals that do not require cooking are wonderful to have around. This summer, fruit chaat has become my go-to snack. Chaat, which means “to lick,” is a family of savory, crunchy ...

Chaat masala, a beloved Indian spice blend, is not inherently unhealthy. Its traditional ingredients like cumin and coriander offer potential digestive and metabolic benefits. However, overconsumption ...

Handcrafting your own chaat masala can be an enjoyable project. Start with the base spices and experiment with additional elements. Indian street food may be viewed as less sophisticated compared to ...

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Cover golden roast potatoes in an aromatic chaat masala. You’ll make enough of the spice mix to use in other recipes. To make the chaat masala, toast the coriander, cumin and ajwain seeds in a ...