Chatpata
चटपटा
chat-PA-ta
Spicy and tangy flavor profile in Indian cuisine.
Meaning & usage
Chatpata refers to a flavor profile in Indian cuisine characterized by a combination of spicy, tangy, and savory tastes. It is commonly used to describe snacks and street foods that are seasoned with a mix of spices and tangy ingredients like tamarind or lemon, creating a burst of flavors. This taste is especially popular in chaat, a type of Indian street food.
In a sentence
The chatpata flavor of the bhel puri made it an instant hit at the party.
As seen in crosswords
Chatpata is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Spicy and tangy flavor profile in Indian cuisine” (8)
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