Chai, Chaat & Chutney: A Street Food Journey Through India
by Chetna Makan
Buy on AmazonChetna Makan has travelled to the four corners of India - Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai - sampling the extreme varieties of street food on offer. Each area has subtle differences in ingredients and techniques, making the cuisine completely unique and full of character. In Chai, Chaat & Chutney, Chetna has taken inspiration from the street and created delicious recipes that are simple to cook at home. The result is a completely fresh take on Indian cuisine - try Tamarind Stuffed Chillis, Chana Dal Vada with Coconut Chutney and Sticky Bombay Chicken from the South or let your senses venture to the North for Chole, one of the ultimate curries, sweet Carrot Halwa, Pani Puri and Cardamom & Pistachio Kulfi.
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"This year’s subcontinental excitement comes from Chetna Makan, a popular YouTube star and Great British Bake Off. The focus is street food, organized by region: samosas and dosas and uttapam from Chennai; dals and fritters and rolled flatbreads from Kolkata; pav and pulao from Mumbai; sweet puddings from Delhi. Crisp, crunchy and fiery, these are exuberant foods to eat on the run, burning your fingers and numbing your tongue – save your familiar vindaloos and kormas and tikka masalas for another day."
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