India has a mind
blowing variety of chaats. And most probably when you think of chaat you might
automatically think of the Delhi streets, or places in northern or western India.
The Northeast is usually not the first place that comes to mind. But little did
you know that this region also has its own delectable variety.
My last post was
about a tea stall in the little town of Rongram. This also takes place in
Rongram (it’s funny how the yummiest of food is found in the most unexpected
places).
The most popular
snack in and around Tura (which includes Rongram) will have to be the local chaat
that’s made from dried yellow peas. Boiled and fried with a little masala and
topped with raw onions, shredded cabbage and green chillies. It’s what
everybody is having. But with every roadside stall making it, you’ll have to
eat your way through to finally arrive at the best one.
I recently found
my favourite in Rongram. This chaat was full of flavour with the gravy being
thick, not bland and watery likes the ones you get in Tura. Ten rupees per
plate well spent.
However my
discovery of a good plate of chaat didn’t end there. The same evening I found
myself in another stall (remember the Nepali stall with the amazing tea). A friend
was craving for chaat so he ordered a plate but kept on insisting for a
particular brand of chaat masala. ‘Chunky Chaat Masala by MDH’. When his chaat
finally arrived he began his makeover of the dish. He added the regular onions,
chillies, namkeen and Chunky Chaat Masala.
Intrigued, the rest of us tasted his version and all I can say is .....here's to more chunky chaat masala!
How to get to my favourite chaat place: Travelling to Rongram from Tura this stall is on the left, after
the road that goes to Amingokre.
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