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Aloo Dahi Puri Chaat

Name: Aloo Dahi Puri Chaat
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 small potato, boiled and mashed; salt, to taste; 1/4 tsp red chilli powder; 1/4 tsp cumin powder; 1/4 tsp chaat masala; 6-8 puri shells (also known as golgappas or pani puri); 1/2 cup plain yogurt, beaten with 1-2 tbsp of water till smooth; 3-4 tbsp sweet tamarind chutney (available readymade); a handful of chopped fresh coriander leaves, for garnish; a handful of sev, for garnish

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Chaats, like this Aloo Dahi Puri Chaat, are one of those purely addictive Indian street foods that I simply refuse to live without! Smothered with spicy and tangy chutneys, yogurt and tons of other fixings, each plate creates a whole new experience in your mouth.

It suddenly occurred to me when I turned to my planner this morning, that it's been almost two months since we got back from our vacation to India and way long for me to go without indulging in some Dahi Puri Chaat. Over the past few weeks, I have been juggling around entertaining friends, meeting deadlines, sampling new products (lots and lots of delicious reviews coming up soon!), and not to mention creating recipes to try out on our newly acquired charcoal grill! As I sit back now, a steaming cup of hot cocoa in hand, it suddenly dawned on me that I had quite an eventful and experimental vacation with relation to food. And why not, I would have had it no other way.

For a food enthusiast, the cuisine of a country is as much to look forward to on a vacation as the most popular tourist attraction. So much so, that on many a short trip, I have been known to cross out a few stops on my sightseeing itinerary only to accommodate a much important trip to the local farmer's market.

Of the many things that were on my must-eat list during my trip, the few that undoubtedly sought my utmost attention were those that can be found at almost every nook and corner of the busiest streets throughout the country - like this Aloo Dahi Puri Chaat. Ask anyone who has ever walked the streets of any major Indian city, be it Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore, and they will attest to the fact that no evening stroll is complete without making a stop at one of the many hawker stalls in these cities. Street after street, stall after stall, you're greeted by smiling faces and tempting plates that urge you to come and give it a try.

Living outside the comfort of your home country teaches you to adapt in ways you wouldn't have imagined. And I am no different. Although I do miss the flavours of my favourite eats, I have come to learn of ways to replicate them without having to buy a plane ticket. Here is my quick version of a delicious Aloo Dahi Puri Chaat that will simply have you begging for more. It's fast, simple enough to make, and if you're pressed for time like me - almost all the ingredients can be easily found and bought at your nearest Indian grocery store. But be warned - it's a mouthful, this one!

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