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Diane B. asked in Food & DrinkEthnic Cuisine · 6 years ago

What are some good chaat to eat if I can't eat foods that are *too* spicy/hot?

There are various chaat places near me (Bay Area, California) and I'd love to eat in some of them, but most items are probably too hot for me (food with just lots of different spices is fine!, but spicy-hot is a problem if it's more than a small amount).

I've tried asking in some of the shops but either didn't get answers or didn't get helpful ones. They seem to be mostly for Indians and not all that welcoming to others...yet. Many of our Asian stores went through the same change over time.

So I'm looking for some specific chaat items to start with, that most places would have. After that, I can start exploring more. (I'm assuming most items are vegetarian, but if that's wrong let me know about that too--not essential but would prefer veg.)

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  • 6 years ago

    If a culture's food is generally spicy, and you've already asked them how to make it less spicy and it can't be done, then I think that's your answer. I don't see how it's "not welcoming" to not be able to alter their food to suit you.

  • 6 years ago

    You can ask the eatery not to put hot spice in your food.

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