Khemchand Daulat Ki Chaat

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"At first glance, there is nothing particularly chaat-like about daulat ki chaat, really more of a dessert than a spicy snack. Soft and souffle-like, it’s composed of a mixture of milk and cream that is cooled on ice overnight, whisked till it is light and frothy, and thickened with khoya (evaporated milk) — but it’s famous for the last step, a quick chill in the dewy morning air. When the daulat ki chaat is set, vendors garnish it with saffron and pistachios, and distribute it from pushcarts as the old city wakes up. The dish is only available in winter, and as the city’s summers grow longer and the winters disappear, daulat ki chaat is in danger of leaving right alongside the cool weather. On a morning walk through the lanes of Chandni Chowk in the old city, look for Sunil Kumar, who serves one of the best versions from a pushcart in front of Shyam Sweets." - Sharanya Deepak