A food enthusiast and an aspiring culinary artist, chef Smit Sagar gives an ode to the great Indian street food with his show 'Taste Ki Gully' on Zee Zest.

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Kothu Parotta is a popular street food from South India. Kothu means shredded or scrambled and parotta is a flatbread. Kothu Parotta is a paratha or parotta or flatbread tossed in spicy mixture of chicken, eggs or veggies.Here, the chef Egg Kothu Parotta. For this he first makes, spiced scrambled eggs or egg bhurji. The parotta is then tossed in this egg bhurji.The spicy egg bhurji and the flaky parotta give a melange of flavours and textures.

Kothu Parotta is a popular street food from South India. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe in detail.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Kothu Parotta, a popular street food from South India. 

Watch Kothu Parotta recipe by Chef Smit Sagar

Kothu Parotta

Heat ghee in a pan and add onion, garlic, ginger, green chilli and curry leaves and mix well. Now add eggs to it and mix well.

Next add garam masala powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, tomato and ghee and mix well.

In the same pan, heat ghee and fry the parotta. Then shred the parotta.

Transfer the shredded parotta to a plate and spread egg bhurji on it and give a dash of lemon.

ghee

chopped onion

chopped garlic

chopped ginger

chopped green chilli

curry leaves

eggs

garam masala powder

pinch of turmeric powder

red chilli powder

salt to taste

chopped tomato

Kerala parotta

lemon juice

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Kothu Parotta. 

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Shakarkandi Chaat is a spicy, tangy chaat made with sweet potato (shakarkand). In this recipe, the boiled and diced sweet potato is seasoned with a medley of chaat masala, spices, and chutneys and garnished with a variety of toppings.Sweet potato is considered to be beneficial for health so this chaat is healthy too. This flavourful Shakarkandi Chaat is too hard to resist.

Shakarkandi Chaat is a spicy, tangy chaat made with sweet potato. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for this famous street food from Mumbai. 

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Shakarkandi Chaat,  spicy, tangy chaat made with sweet potato.

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Shakarkandi Chaat

Heat oil in a pan and cook the onions. Now add boiled sweet potatoes and mix well. Next add boiled potato, salt, red chilli powder and mix well.

Transfer this chaat to a bowl and top up with tomatoes, green chilli, coriander leaves, mint chutney, tamarind chutney, onion rings, black salt, chaat masala and a dash of lemon. 

boiled sweet potato

boiled potato

choped tomato

chopped coriander leaves

mint chutney

tamarind chutney

onion rings

black salt

chaat masala

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Shakarkandi Chaat.

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Chole Palak Paneer is a mouthwatering combination of the iconic chole and palak paneer. Chole (chickpeas) gravy is a popular spicy north Indian gravy. Palak Paneer is another north Indian gravy made with spinach (palak) and cottage cheese (paneer). These gravies are generally served with naan, roti or rice.However, in this recipe, palak paneer is combined with chole to make a dry gravy and it is served in clay pots.The spicy and creamy Chole Palak Paneer snack is a complete meal in itself.

Chole Palak Paneer is a mouthwatering combination of the iconic chole and palak paneer. Chef Smit Sagar brings this recipe to your kitchen straight from the streets of Delhi.

Chef Smit Sagar's Chole Palak Paneer is a combo of the iconic chole and palak paneer. 

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Chole Palak Paneer

Heat ghee in a pan and add onions, cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, dried mace, cardamom, black cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and mix well.

Now add garlic, ginger, dry red chilli and mix well. Next add tomato and spinach puree and mash well. Add dried fenugreek leaves, salt, water, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, tamarind paste and boiled white chickpeas. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

Heat ghee in a pan and fry the cottage cheese pieces. 

In the same pan, cook the chole palak gravy for a few minutes.

Serve hot with rice and garnish with coriander leaves, ginger juliennes, green chilli and lemon wedge.

cumin seeds

cloves

black peppercorns

dried mace

cardamoms

black cardamom

bay leaf

cinnamon stick

chopped giner

dried red chilli

spinach puree

dried fenugreek leaves

water as required

tamarind paste

boiled white chickpeas

cottage cheese

cooked rice

ginger juliennes

green chilli

lemon wedge

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Shapale is a popular Tibetan Street food. It is a traditional bread stuffed with seasoned meat. Shapale can be deep-fried or steamed. Its shape is similar to that of an Indian gujiya. Shapale are very popular in the Indian state of Sikkim and over the years has its own variations and versions.The spicy, meaty, crispy Shapale make for an awesome snack.

Shapale is a popular Tibetan Street food. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe in detail.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe Shapale, a famous Tibetan street food.

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Shapale

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Kulukki Sharbat is a traditional summer beverage from Kerala. This refreshing drink is traditionally made with lemon juice, basil seeds, sugar syrup and ginger. It is a mixture of sweet and spicy.Here, the chef makes this drink with milk, sugar syrup and cocoa powder, giving it a chocolaty flavour.The sweet, creamy and chocolaty Kulukki Sharbat is an exhilarating beverage.

Kulukki Sharbat is a traditional beverage from Kerala. Chef Smit Sagar gives his twist to this classic drink. 

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for the traditional Kulukki Sharbat with a twist.

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Kulukki Sharbat

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Katori Chaat & Cone Chaat is another way to eat tasty chaat. This recipe was made by a street vendor from Nagpur and the video became instantly viral on the social media. Chaat as we know is a popular Indian food that is sweet, spicy and tangy and that is served in a variety of ways.In this recipe, the chef serves this chaat in a katori (tart shell) and a cone (similar to the cones which are filled with a sweet cream filling). The crispy, crunchy katori and cone and the spicy, tangy chaat filling delicious and ravishing combination.

Katori Chaat & Cone Chaat is a unique way to eat tasty chaat. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe of this ‘viral’ dish. 

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe of social media favourite Katori Chaat & Cone Chaat.

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Katori Chaat & Cone Chaat

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Medu Vada Sandwich is an inventive combination of two popular dishes, the south Indian medu vada and the globally loved Sandwich. This dish also has a touch of Chinese. However, instead of bread this recipe uses medu vada (made from black gram dal) as a bun. Sandwiched between the two medu vada buns is a spicy stuffing of noodles cooked in Schezwan chutney.This delicious one-of-a-kind Indian, Chinese, Global Medu Vada Sandwich is a fascinating and enticing dish.

Medu Vada Sandwich is an inventive combination of two popular dishes. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe in detail. 

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Medu Vada Sandwich, an inventive combination.

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Medu Vada Sandwich

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Egg Chilli Fry is a spicy street food snack from the streets of Nagpur. It is in fact a combination of Indian and Chinese cuisines. Over the years, Chinese cuisine has gained popularity in India and has been extensively adapted or modified to suit the local palate. Egg Chilli Fry is one such recipe.This recipe makes use of boiled eggs and ingredients such as green chilli sauce, red chilli sauce and vinegar that are mainstays of Chinese cuisine.The spicy, fiery and tasty Egg Chilli Fry is simply irresistible.

Egg Chilli Fry is a spicy street food snack. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for this innovative egg preparation. 

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for the irresistible Egg Chilli Fry.

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Egg Chilli Fry

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Lasaniya Bateta & Kela is a spicy combination of garlic flavoured bateta (potato) and kela (banana). Lasaniya Bateta & Kela have the zest of garlic, red chili and other spices. This spiciness is balanced by the inherent mild sweetness of potatoes and bananas. In this recipe, the chef uses raw bananas and baby potatoes.Lasaniya Bateta & Kela is a scrumptious combination of spices and flavours.

Lasaniya Bateta & Kela is a spicy combination of Gujarati cuisine. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe in detail.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the Lasaniya Bateta & Kela recipe, a tasty and spicy food combo.

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Lasaniya Bateta & Kela

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Chocolate Golgappa is a tasty, chocolaty take on the beloved Indian street food golgappa. Pani Puri or Golgappa is a much-adored savoury, spicy and tangy Indian food that is available in every nook and corner of the country.Here, the chef gives this dish a twist and makes a dessert from the savoury puris or golgappas. Instead of a spicy, tangy filling, the golgappas are covered with melted chocolate and have a sprinkling of red chilli powder and chaat masala to give that sweet and spicy flavours.Chocolate Golgappa is a crazy blend of sweet, savoury and spicy flavours.

Chocolate Golgappa is a tasty, chocolaty take on the beloved golgappa. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for this unique sweetmeat.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Chocolate Golgappa, a crazy, tasty sweetmeat.

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Chocolate Golgappa

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Spot Idli is tasty twist to the regular idli. It is a popular street food from Hyderabad. Idli is a famous soft and luscious South Indian dish that is commonly paired with coconut chutney and sambar. Spot Idli is an instant idli that is cooked directly on pan and hence the name Spot Idli. It is actually a spicier and zestier version of the regular idli. The idlis are cooked in a delicious spicy masala mixture, making them crispy on the outside and soft inside.

Spot Idli is a tasty twist to the regular idli. Chef Smit Sagar brings this recipe from Hyderabad to your kitchen.

Chef Smit Sagar brings the delicious Hyderabadi Spot Idli to your kitchen.

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Spot Idli

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Chana Masala Chaat is a lipsmacking street food from Varanasi. The holy city of Varanasi is famous for its street food. The narrow bylanes of this temple city serve some of the most delectable and mouthwatering chaats.Chana Masala Chaat is made with white chickpeas (Kabuli chana), black chickpeas (kala chana), some spices, herbs, onions, tomatoes and chutneys. With so many ingredients, this chaat has complex flavours.Enjoy the spicy, tangy, crunchy Chana Masala Chaat from Varanasi at your home by trying this recipe.

Chana Masala Chaat is a lip-smacking street food from Varanasi. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for this tangy and zesty dish.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for the spicy and tangy Chana Masala Chaat.

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Chana Masala Chaat

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Mango Cream Chaat is an incredibly amazing sweet treat. It is truly an amazingly creative recipe that uses mango juice and mango ice cream in totally inventive way.The main ingredients of this recipe are mango candy ice cream, condensed milk and bread pieces soaked in sugar syrup. Chopped dry fruits, sweet boondi and rose syup add more taste and flavour to this dish.The creamy and luxurious Mango Cream Chaat is a dream come true for mango lovers.

Mango Cream Chaat is an incredibly unique sweet treat. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for this creative dessert.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Mango Cream Chaat, a delightful treat.

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Mango Cream Chaat

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Laksa is a flavourful noodle soup that is popular in southeast Asia. This soup has its origins in Malaysia where it is made coconut milk, spices, rice noodles and chicken or tofu or veggies. Laksa is very popular in the Indian state of Assam and the recipe has evolved to suit the local cuisine and palate. Here, the chef makes this broth with coconut milk and adds Basa fish pieces to it. The aromatic spicy, zesty, tangy soup with tender pieces of fish is a bowl of goodness.

Laksa is a flavourful noodle soup famous in Southeast Asia. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe in detail.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Laksa, a flavourful noodle soup.

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Laksa

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Avocado Papdi Chaat is a trendier version of the humble papdi chaat. Papdi Chaat is a popular street food that is amalgamation of sweet, tangy and spicy tastes. In the recipe, flat puris or papdis are topped with various toppings like masala potatoes, boiled and spiced chickpeas, chopped onions, green chutney, tamarind chutney, curd and sev.Here, the chef makes a topping with avocados and various Indian spices and food masalas. He spreads this topping on crunchy papdi and tops it with various chutneys. The exotic and delicious Avocado Papdi Chaat will leave you wanting for more.

Avocado Papdi Chaat is a trendier version of the papdi chaat. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for this swanky chaat.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for the delicious Avocado Papdi Chaat.

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Avocado Papdi Chaat

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for exotic Avocado Papdi Chaat.

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Heart Attack Hot Dog is a butteriest and cheesiest version of the regular hot dog. Since, this hot dog has lots of butter and loads of cheese in it, it is considered dangerous for the heart health and hence the name Heart Attack Hot Dog.In this recipe, buttery, cheesy paneer bhurji is sandwiched between hot dog buns along with a spicy dressing. The spicy and zesty paneer bhurji and the crunchy dressing elevate this Heart Attack Hot Dog to a new high.

Heart Attack Hot Dog is the yummiest version of the regular hot dog. Chef Smit Sagar brings this risky for heart recipe to your kitchen.



Heart Attack Hot Dog is the yummiest version of the regular hot dog.

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Heart Attack Hot Dog

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Ulta Pizza is another ingenious street food from the street food capital of India, Mumbai. This inside out or Ulta Pizza has sent pizza lovers in the frenzy as they cannot seem to decide whether the regular pizza is better or the Ulta Pizza is better.In this recipe, the regular pizza base is cut into half and the cheesy veggies stuffing is sandwiched between the two halves of the pizza bread. Butter is applied on the top and then this Ulta Pizza is baked in an oven.The crunchy pizza and the yummy stuffing make this Ulta Pizza an unforgettable experience for the taste buds.

Ulta Pizza is another ingenious street food from Mumbai. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe in detail.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Ulta Pizza, a delicious and ingenious street food from Mumbai.

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Ulta Pizza

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Ulta Pizza.

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Amritsari Nutri Kulcha is a delicious and nutritious version of the regular kulcha or flatbread. Amritsar, the city of Golden Temple is known for its yummy food culture and Amritsari Kulcha is one of the most popular dishes to have emerged from Amritsar. There are many varieties of this crispy flatbread such as paneer kulcha, onion kulcha, pudina kulcha, cheese kulcha, butter kulcha etc. For making all these kulchas, the dough remains the same, only the stuffing is changed.Here, the chef makes the kulcha nutritious by pairing it with soya gravy. The crispy from outside but soft from inside Amritsari Nutri Kulcha is divinely delicious.

Amritsari Nutri Kulcha is a delicious and crispy flatbread from Amritsar. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for this nutritious kulcha.



Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for the delicious and nutritious Amritsari Nutri Kulcha.

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Amritsari Nutri Kulcha

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Tawa Chicken Burger is an Indian variation of the ever-so popular American burger. This burger has no patty but instead is stuffed with shredded chicken and masala veggies. The veggie masala and chicken are cooked on a tawa and the burger buns are also toasted on the tawa.The cheese loaded Tawa Chicken Burger is juicy, yummy and tasty.

Tawa Chicken Burger is an Indian variation of the ever-so-popular American burger. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe in detail.

 Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for the famous Tawa Chicken Burger.

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Tawa Chicken Burger 

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Black & White Leaf Idli is an idly cooked in any tree leaf. Here, the chef cooks / steams idlies in palash leaves. The idli batter is traditional i.e., consisting of rice and urad dal mixture that is fermented overnight. This batter is filled in leaves shaped like a cone or a bowl. The idli batter is white in colour so the idlies turn out white but to make black idlies, chef adds crushed charcoal powder to the batter. The crushed charcoal gives a smoky flavour to the idlies. Moreover, the palash leaves impart its unique taste and flavour to the idlies. The soft, tender, smoky Black & White Leaf Idli served with coconut chutney and red chilli chutney is a combination to die for.

Black & White Leaf Idli is idli cooked in any tree leaf. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe in detail.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Black & White Leaf Idli. Do give this a try

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Black & White Leaf Idli

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Black & White Leaf Idli.

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Kulhad Pizza is an innovative recipe for serving tantalizing and delicious pizza. Its one of the most amazing street foods found in India. In this recipe, the pizza is served in the traditional Indian way in a kulhad (clay pot), which is usually used for serving tea or Indian sweets treat such as rabdi or phirni. This modern street food has grabbed eyeballs since the day it was introduced. In this recipe, instead of using the whole pizza bread, its pieces are used. The veggies used are regular veggies that are used in a traditional pizza however this pizza is served in kulhad. This delicious Kulhad Pizza is a perfect grab-a-bite while on-the-go dish.

Kulhad Pizza is a pizza served in earthen pots. Chef Smit Sagar brings this trending recipe to your kitchen.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for the unique & drool-worthy Kulhad Pizza.

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Kulhad Pizza

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Moradabadi Dal is a popular moong dal chaat. This dish originated in the city of Moradabad in UP. It is believed that it originated during the reign of Prince Murad, the third son of Emperor Shah Jahan and the founder of the city of Moradabad. Later on, this royal but humble dish gained immense popularity.The Moradabadi Dal is made from yellow moong dal to which some mild spices and toppings are added.This humble but tasty dal is very filling and nutritious and also so easy to make. It is not only popular as a breakfast item but also served as a snack.

Moradabadi Dal is a popular moong dal chaat. Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for this dal ki chaat.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for Moradabadi Dal, a popular moong dal chaat.

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