The dosas at Shuddh Chaat Bhandar range from Rs 70 to Rs 150.
This dosa shop is at the Pavan Bela Market on Court Road, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Dosa, a quintessential South Indian breakfast dish, has found an unusual yet delightful home in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where a shop is making waves with its unique offerings. Located at the bustling Pavan Bela Market on Court Road, Saharanpur, this dosa shop has attracted patrons not only from the local vicinity but also from far and wide, all eager to savour the exceptional dosa creations.
In a recent media interaction, one of the artisans responsible for crafting these delectable dosas highlighted the shop’s unwavering commitment to quality and hygiene as the key to its popularity. The name of this culinary gem is ‘Shuddh Chaat Bhandar,’ and the driving force behind it is Hema Halwai, the owner with a decade of dosa-making expertise under his belt.
Hema Halwai proudly disclosed that the primary dosa artisans at Shuddh Chaat Bhandar are mostly natives of Saharanpur, deeply connected to their culinary roots. They whip up a diverse range of dosas using various recipes, drawing customers from cities and villages alike who come in search of a unique gastronomic experience.
Shuddh Chaat Bhandar boasts an extensive repertoire of 70 dosa recipes. For regular patrons, the focus is on four distinct varieties: paneer, masala, onion, and Uttam dosas, lovingly crafted by the skilled hands at the eatery.
The secret to the dosa’s exceptional taste lies in the chutney served alongside it, prepared by frying a mix of onions, green chilli, coriander, ginger, and more in oil. Not stopping there, Hema mentioned that they create their dosa batter from scratch, with most of the spices ground at home. The sole exception is MDH masala, sourced from the market. The prices at Shuddh Chaat Bhandar range from Rs 70 to Rs 150, ensuring that customers can find a dosa to suit their budget.
The Masala Dosa, with its tantalizing flavours, takes the crown as the customer favourite. Many visitors, including those from rural areas, can’t resist taking dosas home to share this unique culinary experience with their loved ones.
