The Chaat Express: The Irresistible World of Indian Street Food

The word chaat means “to lick,” and these iconic Indian street food snacks are utterly lickable! There are thousand of chaats available throughout India; their tangy, sweet, sour, and spicy flavor profiles are a beloved staple in every corner of the country. This class, led by professional chef, avid traveler, and cookbook author Jody Eddy, will explore what makes a chaat a chaat, how these tempting small-bite delicacies can form a tapas-like menu for a fun and unexpected crowd-pleasing get together, and how to achieve the perfect chaat alchemy of textures, colors, aromas, and flavors.

Class menu will include recipes like:

• Bhel Puri: A savory puffed rice snack with red onions, green chiles, tomatoes, tangy tamarind chutney, and crunchy papdi
• Ram Ladoo: Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside lentil fritters with shaved radishes and spicy mint-cilantro chutney
• Aloo Chaat: Roasted potatoes with pomegranate seeds, cooling yogurt raita, mango chutney, and crispy chickpea noodles
• Gajar Ka Halwa: A sweet, milk-based pudding comprised of shaved carrots, cardamom, saffron, and toasted cashews
• Rose Cardamom Lassi