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Chatpate & Panipuri: The Spicy Street Snacks of Kathmandu in Canberra

Experience the crunchy, tangy, and spicy sensation of Nepali street snacks like Chatpate and Panipuri right here in Bruce, Canberra.

Authentic Nepali Chatpate and Panipuri street food snacks

In Kathmandu, street corners come alive in the evening as vendors toss fresh spices, puffed rice, crunchy noodles, and tangy lemon juice in large metal bowls. These vibrant snacks are Chatpate and Panipuri.

Now, you don't need a flight to Nepal to experience these street food classics. Rajdhani Express serves authentic Chatpate and Panipuri daily in Bruce, ACT.

What is Chatpate?

Chatpate is a famous Nepali street mixture made with puffed rice, dry instant noodles (like Wai Wai), boiled potatoes, chickpeas, onions, cilantro, mustard oil, lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic spices.

It is crunchy, sour, spicy, and addictively delicious.

What is Panipuri?

Panipuri consists of hollow, crispy fried dough balls stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and chickpeas. Before eating, each shell is filled with cold, tangy mint-coriander-tamarind water and eaten in one bite for an immediate burst of flavor.

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