# chaat

Pronunciation: US say "CHAHT" /t͡ʃɑt/; UK

## Noun

1. A savory snack from India and other South Asian countries, sold at roadside stalls or served as a starter in Indian restaurants.
   - Simple: A spicy, savory snack from South Asia, often sold at street stalls or eaten before a meal.
   - _The vendor handed us a plate of chaat topped with yogurt, chickpeas, and tamarind sauce._
   - _Many Indian restaurants offer chaat as a starter to share before the main courses arrive._

## Origin

Borrowed from the Hindustani word चाट / چاٹ (cāṭ).

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