By Admin 
India is known all over the world for its delicious food. Every city has its own special identity. Somewhere the powerful biryani of Hyderabad is famous, while somewhere else Delhi’s Chole-Bhatura makes people crazy. But when it comes to chaat, the name of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, automatically comes to mind. Lucknow is not only a city of Nawabs and culture, but also a city of wonderful tastes.
While roaming in the streets here, you will feel the aroma of different types of chaat, kebabs and sweets. Among these tastes, there is a special dish which has made its place in the hearts of people for the last four decades. This dish is Basket Chaat. Perhaps you may not know about this, but the history of Lucknow’s Basket Chaat is about 43 years old. So let us know what is the history of this 43 year old famous chaat.
What is the history of this 43 year old famous chaat?
Royal Cafe is located in Hazratganj, a famous area of Lucknow. This is the place where Basket Chaat started about 43 years ago. This restaurant was founded in 1991 by three brothers Murli Dhar Ahuja, Lakhan Lal Ahuja and Kanhaiya Lal Ahuja. This journey, which started from a small restaurant, has today reached many outlets in Lucknow. Due to its location right in front of Hazratganj metro station, this place has become a center of identity for the people. Often people take the name of Royal Cafe even while giving directions.
What exactly is Basket Chaat?
Basket chaat is completely different from common chaat. The way of making it is what makes it special. First of all, grated potatoes are fried and given the shape of a small basket. This basket is so crispy that it is fun to eat. After this, different things are filled in this potato basket, like spicy chickpeas, dahi vada, aloo tikki, papdi, sweet and spicy chutney, sev and puffed rice, crushed coriander and chilli, chaat masala, cumin and mango powder, fresh pomegranate seeds, the taste of all these together makes such a tremendous combination that a different taste is felt in every bite.
Why is its taste so special?
Basket Chaat has a unique combination of hot and cold things. Cold curd with hot tikkis and chickpeas, sweet and sour chutneys on top, all this together gives a taste experience which is remembered for a long time. The pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top also make it beautiful to look at. The most interesting thing is that after eating chaat, a little Hazma paste is also given, which helps in digestion. These small things make this dish special.
price and time
The price of this famous Basket Chaat is around Rs 200. It takes about 10 minutes to make it, but you remember its taste for a long time. If you are going to Lucknow then you will easily get Basket Chaat in Hazratganj and Aminabad. Especially Royal Cafe’s Basket Chaat is most famous.
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