So Where Did 'Dilli Ki Chaat' Come From? Let's Take A Bite Out Of History And Find Out

While most dishes have a defined style, history and taste, the effortless and totally uncomplicated chaat remains undefined. And therein lies its beauty. Chaat, can be anything you want it to be.

There are stories that tell us that chaat originated from Delhi, Chandni Chowk. When Shahjahan built Shahjahanabad, now Purani Dilli, his doctors invented chaat. Why? This was because Shahjahanabad was on the banks of the Yamuna river and the hard water of the river was making everyone sick. The royal doctors decalred that the only way to combat this was to make the food spicier and deep-fried. And, so, our favourite chaat came to be.