I've seen this place many times before, right next door to London Sizzler, but never been in. The little storefront offers a dizzying array of snacks from the subcontinent.
I'm not much interested in the 'Betcha can't eat just one' food group (thanks anyway, Bert) and I wouldn't know where to start with the variety offered here. I prefer the more substantial snacks that offer both some nutrition and taste as well as filling the stomach. I got, top row, a couple of their vegetable samosas (about 2 oz.), curried potatoes, peas and carrots with a coriander/chile chutney; second row: kachoris, minced green peas with garlic and spices and a tamarind chutney; and, third row: Katta Dhokla and a couple Khandvi. That's actually 2 pieces of dhokla. Katta means it was made with yogurt, I think. This was the moistest, heaviest and best dhokla I think I've ever had, despite the tired looking cilantro. A little dash of red chilli powder certainly didn't hurt.
I went back two days later for more dhokla and to stare at the shelves full of snacks until my head started to hurt. People were walking out with large bags full of the treats and I'm sure I would too if I started trying to make choices.
Masala Munchies
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