Chaat: Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India

The North: New Delhi

• Aloo Chaat
• Tamarind Chutney
• Green Chutney
• Cilantro-Mint Chutney
• Ghee
• Ram Ladoo (Fluffy Lentil Fritters with Green Chile Chutney and Grated Radish)
• Aloo Tiki Chole Chaat (Pea-Stuffed Potato Fritters with Chickpeas and Chana Masala)
• Shakarkandi Chaat (Sweet Potato and Star Fruit Chaat)

The North: Amritsar

• Dal Makhani (Kidney Beans and Lentils with Butter)
• Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding with Saffron and Pistachios)
• Chapatis
• Sarson ka Saag (Spicy Greens)
• Amritsari Fish
• Punjabi Lassi (Sweet-Spiced Saffron Yogurt Drink)

The North: Srinagar

• Kashmiri Kahwa Tea
• Nadir Monji (Spicy, Crispy-Fried Lotus Root)
• Kashmiri Lamb Yakhni (Braised Leg of Lamb)
• Tabakh Maaz (Twice-Cooked Caramelized Lamb Ribs)
• Rista (Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Spicy Red Sauce and Rice)
• Kong Phirin (Creamy Saffron-Semolina Pudding)

The North: Agra and Lucknow

• Tokri Chaat (Potato Baskets Stuffed with Vegetable Patties)
• Lucknowi Seekh Kebabs (Spiced Lamb Kebabs)
• Moth ki Chaat (Sprouted Moth Bean Chaat)
• Bread Pakoras (Fried Bread and Mashed-Potato-Stuffed Sandwiches)
• Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpea Salad)
• Agra ka Petha (Candied Pumpkin)

The West: Jaipur

• Fresh Lime Sodas
• Sabudana Khichdi (Tapioca Pilaf with Chiles, Potatoes, and Peanuts)
• Dal Baati Churma Chaat (Lentils with Wheat Rolls)
• Raj Kachori Chaat (Potato and Chickpea-Stuffed Wheat Puffs)

The West: Mumbai

• Bhel Puri (Puffed Rice and Vegetable Chaat)
• Vada Pav (Potato Fritter Sandwich)
• Bombay Ice Halwa
• Bombay Sandwich
• Mumbai Faloodas

The West: Goa

• Feni Cocktail
• Ros Omelette (Omelet with Tomato Gravy)
• Prawn Rissóis (Fried Shrimp Turnovers)
• Goan Beef Cutlet Pão (Fried Beef Sandwich
• Fish Recheado (Fried Fish Stuffed with Chile Paste)
• Potato Egg Chutney Chops (Goan Scotch Eggs)

The West: Pune and Ahmedabad

• Kanda Bhaji (Crunchy Onion Fritters)
• Panki (Banana-Leaf-Wrapped Yogurt and Rice Pancakes)
• Khaman Dhokla (Fermented Chickpea Flour Cakes)
• Khandvi (Chickpea Flour and Buttermilk Rolls)
• Kande Pohe (Flattened Rice Pilaf)
• Mango Mastani (Ice Cream Float)

The South: Chennai

• Lemon Rice
• Curd Rice
• Coconut Chutney
• Tomato Chutney
• Idli Chaat
• Tamarind Rice

The South: Hyderabad

• Hyderabadi Juice
• Pineapple Chaat
• Qubani ka Meetha (Apricot Dessert)
• Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Slow-Cooked Rice)
• Lukhmis (Lamb Samosas)

The South: Mangalore

• Chukku Kappi (Spiced Coffee)
• Brinjal Achaar (Eggplant Pickles)
• Neer Dosa
• Tuppa Dosa (Fermented Dal and Rice Crepe)
• Goli Baje (Crispy Fried Fritters)

The South: Ernakulam

• Sambaram (Spiced Buttermilk)
• Kerala Plantain Chips
• Uzhunnu Vada (Spicy Cashew and Coconut Fritters)
• Kerala Fish Fry
• Semiya Payasam (Raisin-Cashew Noodle Pudding)

The East: Puri

• Tamarind Gin and Tonic
• Cucumber Salad
• Bhaja Masala (Chaat Spice Blend)
• Ghugni Chaat (Potato, Pea, and Tomato Snack)
• Chungdi Mulai (Coconut Shrimp Curry)
• Chhena Poda (Spiced Cheese Cake)

The East: Guwahati

• Chai (Spiced Tea)
• Aloo Pitika (Mashed Potatoes with Green Chiles and Onions)
• Chicken Bamboo Curry
• Chicken Moms with Tomato-Garlic Dipping Sauce (Steamed Chicken Dumplings)
• Thukpa (Chicken Noodle Soup)

The East: Kolkata

• Kolkata Sour (Spiced Whiskey Sour)
• Corn Chaat (Corn Snack)
• Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant Slices)
• Panch Phoron (Indian 5-Spice Blend)
• Mughlai Paratha (Flatbread Stuffed with Onion and Eggs)
• Jhal Muri (Puffed Rice with Peanuts, Chickpeas, and Vegetables

The East: Ranchi

• Puchkas (Semolina Puffs Stuffed with Potatoes, Chutney, and Cilantro-Lime Water)
• Peanut Chaat (Spiced Peanut Snack)
• Saag Paneer (Braised Greens with Farmer Cheese)
• Sattu Sharbat (Spiced Dal Beverage)
• Paneer
• Sattu ki Kachori Chaat (Chile-and-Onion-Stuffed Fritters)
• Basmati Rice