Chaats!

Chaats! Mention this word and my mouth starts to water at the thought of chilled yoghurt, sweet tangy tamarind chutney, textures and toppings - minced onion, chillies and crunchy sev! Found on street corners all over India! To have or not to have is topmost on my mind as I look greedily at these tasty morsels being prepared before me. But my better judgement says NO! Hygiene wise my tummy might not be able to handle these delectable delights! In Lucknow on a recent trip I found the best (and I mean THE best) Dahi samosa chaat at a classy restaurant! The presentation is lovely… the yoghurt a most delicious foam and samosas are light and hot! Tamarind and green chutney toppings are hidden and reveal themselves as a surprise in every bite… oooooh! The waiter suggests I have this with a creamy paan shot! It immediately transports me to food heaven!! Wow is all I can say!