Chaat is Indian Street Food, small plates of savory snacks originally based on fried dough. Samosas, potato turnovers traditionally made in a triangular shape, are a favorite. They are spicy, so they are eaten with mint, coriander, or tamarind chutney, for a cooling effect. Fried or baked chaat snacks are often served with tea or coffee. Chapatti, poori, naan, onion kulcha, pappadams, and pakoras are all examples of chaat. In the United States they are served as appetizers or starters in Indian and Pakistani restaurants.

Curry is not chaat, but it could be served tapas-style since it is served with a variety of condiments in small dishes that complement it. Some of the popular condiments served with curry are chopped peanuts; raisins; chutneys; shredded coconut; diced limes; chopped eggs; and chopped fruits such as bananas, pineapples, and apples.