Dahi Bhalla Chaat
Soft lentil fritters soaked in yogurt and drizzled with tamarind and mint chutneys, topped with chaat masala and pomegranate.
Why It Works
The soft, spongy fritters absorb cool yogurt, creating a temperature and texture contrast with the tangy-sweet chutneys; chaat masala's black salt adds a sulfurous, egg-like note.
Key Ingredients
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