Indian Snack Industry and Chaat

What are the domestic brand names that find top place in the Indian snack industry? Undoubtedly it is Bikanervala! Think of the packed namkeens and you will come across the most popular and wider varieties from this brand. Items range from cornflakes mix, kashmiri mix, khatta mitha, bhel puri, dal moth, papdi mix, tasty, bikaner bhujiya to aloo bhujiya, moong dal, badam lacha, navratan mix, natkhar nimbu, navratan mix, and more. Potato chips are also an integral part of not only the Indian snack industry but also the world snack industry.

When you think of chaat, you can think of Bikanervala as well. Chaat variants in the Bikanervala menu include aloo tikki, kachori with sabji, paneer tikka, raj kachori, bhalla papri, lachha tokri, pani puri, bhel puri, matar kulcha, pao bhaji, dahi bhalla, paneer masala chilla, and papri chaat. These variants are all based on fried dough, with various other ingredients, viz. a blend of potato pieces, gram or chickpeas, sour home-made Indian chilli and Saunth, and other tangy-salty spices. Other common elements used in chaat include coriander, dahi or yogurt, chaat masala, chopped onions, and more.

It is advisable that you should not have chaat and snacks at roadside stalls.