Bhel puri
Easy to make, the bhel puri is one of few healthy foods found on Indian streets. Even boiled sprouts and green peas have made their way into more recent renditions.
It's found across India, but the ingredients are what give each version its own regional taste. Half a dozen tastes, flavors and textures are all mixed together.
Mumbai's bhel puri is made of puffed rice, sev (a thin and crisp fried snack made of chickpea flour), boiled potato, raw mango and onions, topped with fresh coriander and two or three chutneys (think sweet, spicy and sour).
For a chaat novice, the bhel puri is possibly the safest dish to start with spice-wise.
Where to try it: Swati Snacks, 248, Karai Estate, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo Road