Chaat, every Indian is familiar with this word and has tasted chaat in some form or the other! And everyone has tangy tasty memories of the street or locality where they have eaten the most delectable panipuri or pav bhaji. The vast and mysterious sub-continent of India has a range of cuisines as diverse as its cultures which includes an amazing array of street foods. Eating on the streets is a way of life for our people. Street vendors hawk a variety of freshly cooked food to hungry passers-by ...at all times of the day and the mouth-watering sight and smell of crispy hot samosas, flaky khasta kachoris, hot and syrupy gulab jamuns surrounds you at all times. Food cooked on the streets has necessarily to be prepared quickly and with so many hawkers vying for passing trade, the appearance, aromas and flavours of the food are of paramount importance. This book is a carefully prepared combination of classic and traditional favourites. Most of the chaat recipes are adapted to cater to modern trends in healthy eating. Among the classics, you will find all the famous recipes ranging from the simple ones like bhelpuri, pav-bhaji, dabeli to the more elaborate hariyali tikkis and potato baskets. There is also a whole lot of innovative recipes which are simply irresistible and lip smacking like the Samosa Kadhi Chaat. Also included is a section of home-made slushes and sorbets and of course the famous streetside accompaniments like malpuas, gulab jamun, jalebis which are a must have before, with or after a fiery round of chaats. Whether you want a family meal, a snack or an easy to prepare but impressive dish to serve to friends, you will find plenty to choose from here. Step into the kitchen with this book and you will realise how easy it is to create these tongue tickling recipes for yourself!!