Try These Indian Chaats at Dosa and More for a Flavourful Experience

 

Indian dishes take your tastebuds on a joy ride! From savoury to sweet to salty to tangy, dishes from the Indian cuisine make every corner of your tongue sparkle with joy. The deliciousness and flavours of Indian dishes come from the spices, herbs and ingredients used along with the methods of cooking these ingredients together on a flame. 

The mouth watering flavours of Indian dishes are achieved by using a perfect blend of various spices in the right quantities. These spices combined together impart a unique flavour and aroma to the dish making it irresistible. Try authentic Indian food in Berlin at Dosa and More, a traditional Indian restaurant in Germany. Indian chefs through years of practice and experience have curated dishes included in the cuisine that have the most magical blend of different tasting spices in different quantities which creates a unique taste without either of the spices overpowering the others. 

Indian chaats are the best example of this perfection of taste. A huge variety of spices and herbs are used by Indian chefs to create Indian chaats. Each Indian state and most cities have a unique chaat, which is the best according to the taste of that particular region. These chaats are served in every street of the country and are to die for. Chaats can be enjoyed as an evening snack or be served to guests as an appetiser. Some of the most widely consumed Indian chaats around the globe are: 

1.      Pani batashe/Gol gappe

2.      Aloo Tikki

3.      Pakora

4.      Bhel puri

5.      Dahi Bhalle or Dahi puri

6.      Patties

7.      Samosa and Samosa chaat

8.      Papdi chaat

And many many more! 

These amazing chaats are a must have and can be enjoyed in Germany as well. Dosa and More is one of the best Indian restaurants in Berlin that serves mouth watering and true to taste Indian chaats along with various other dishes like Dosa, Idli, chole bhature, vada, etc. Using only premium quality ingredients all of Dosa and More’s dishes are healthy and will provide you with the true taste of India. 

What all is included in a chaat? 

A chaat is a combination of veggies, chutneys, masalas or spices, herbs and namkeen toppings or garnishing. The tangy and lip smacking flavours of these chaats makes a person crave for more each time. Chaats make one of the largest categories of Indian street food dishes and the exotic flavours of them are irreplaceable. 

Chaat usually has a base of wheat or veggie patty preferably fried for the crispy flavour. It is then covered in a sauce and spices, like a chutney. Most commonly used Indian chutneys include: 

1.      Mint chutney: Minty flavours give a cooling touch to this chutney 

2.      Green chutney: A blend of fresh herbs like pudina, coriander and green chillies with spices

3.      Red chutney: A spicy blend of chillies and spices served to increase the tangy flavours of the chaat

4.      Tamarind chutney/Saunth: A sweet and spicy chutney for those with a sweet tooth

 

After the base is topped with chutney it is further garnished with fresh toppings like chopped fruits or chopped coriander. Some chaats also include a topping or garnish of crushed papdi, a fried wheat disk, and curd. Sprinkle chaat masala over the curd and you have the perfect Indian chaat ready to eat and enjoy. 

Chana or chickpeas are a rich source of plant based protein and are consumed abundantly to maintain a balanced diet. Chana chaat is an easy to make, delicious chaat recipe that can be enjoyed at any time. To try different Indian chaats in Germany try Dosa and More, an Indian restaurant in Berlin. 

Chana chaat recipe: 

Preparation time: 6 hours

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 6 hours 30 minute

Ingredients: 

1.      ½ cup dried chickpeas 

2.      1 onion

3.      1 tomato

4.      ¼ cup cucumber

5.      2 cup chopped coriander leaves

6.      1 to 2 green chillies

7.      1 to 2 tablespoon lime juice

8.      ½ teaspoon chaat masala

9.      ½ teaspoon cumin powder

10. Curd

11. Salt

Instructions: 

1.      Wash and soak chickpeas in water for 6-8 hours

2.      After 6 hours drain the water thoroughly and add them to a cooker

3.      Add enough water to cover the chickpeas in the cooker and close it

4.      Cook the chickpeas on a medium flame, for 2-3 whistles

5.      Once done drain the water entirely and let them cool in a bowl

6.      To the cooled chickpeas add salt, cumin powder, chaat masala

7.      Next squeeze in the lime juice 

8.      Once mixed thoroughly add chopped veggies like onions, green chillies and tomatoes

9.      According to taste add chutney or curd

10. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and namkeen according to taste

Serve chana chaat freshly garnished and leave your guests in awe! 

Get traditional flavours and aroma of Indian chaats in Germany at Dosa and More in Berlin. Try more traditional Indian dishes to expand the horizon of your taste palette.