“Chaat” Cookbook Helps De-Mystify Indian Street Food, Lots of Options in Chicago

There’s quite a bit more to Indian food than just tikka masala or tandoori chicken. The tradition of chaat – or street snacks – is integral to every region of India. A new cookbook highlights the subject, and so I went in search of some local versions, while also discovering they can easily be made at home.

Patel Bros.

Locations in Schaumburg, Niles, Naperville, Chicago, Hanover Park
https://www.patelbros.com/locations

Annapurna Simply Vegetarian

721 W. Gold Rd., Hoffman Estates
847-278-0760

2600 W. Devon Ave.
773-764-1858
www.eatannapurna.com

Chiya Chai

2770 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-360-7541
https://www.chiyachai.com

Sukhadia’s Sweets and Snacks

2559 W. Devon Ave.
773-338-5400
http://www.sukhadiasweetschicago.com