Of all the different variety of chaat items, Basket Chaat is the one that has become synonymous with Lucknow. All delicious chaat ingredients nestled atop a basket made of fried shredded potato or sev, what more could one ask for! If you’re wondering what goes into making Basket Chaat, here’s the list of things:
1. Aloo tikki
2. Papdi
3. Bhalle
4. Chick peas
5. Boiled potatoes
6. Dahi
7. Saunth and green chutney
8. Garnished with sev, pomegranate seeds and masala
Obviously, there’s enough in one Basket Chaat to fill you up, so sharing is a good idea if you’re planning to eat other chaat items as well.
Here’s our recommendation for the best places to eat Basket Chaat in Lucknow:
CHHAPPAN BHOG
Price: Rs. 120 per plate
Timings: 5 pm to 10 p.m.
Location: 311-312, Apna Bazaar, Sadar Bazaar, Cantonment, Lucknow
ROYAL CAFE
Price: Rs. 180 per plate
Timings: 11 am to 9 pm
Location: 51 MG Marg, Hazratganj; Shah Najaf Road, Opposite Saharaganj, Lucknow
DIKSHIT CHAAT HOUSE
Price: Rs. 120 per plate
Timings: 4. p.m. to 10.30 pm
Location: Near Exit Gate, One Awadh Centre, Gomtinagar, Lucknow
MADHURIMA SWEETS
Price: Rs. 100 per plate
Timings: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Vibhuti Khand II, Gomti Nagar, Near Comfort Inn, Lucknow
