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Street food culture of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, where a skilled vendor prepares a fresh plate of Dahi Bhalla, also known as Dahi Papdi Chaat. Working at a busy roadside stall, the vendor carefully assembles the popular North Indian snack by combining soft lentil dumplings, crisp papdi, creamy yoghurt, tangy chutneys, aromatic spices, and fresh garnishes into a colourful serving. Each ingredient is added with speed and precision as customers eagerly wait for their orders. The scene then shows a customer enjoying the freshly prepared chaat, experiencing one of Old Delhi's most iconic culinary specialities. Throughout the footage, the lively ambience of the historic marketplace comes alive with constant urban sounds, including passing traffic, car horns, conversations, and the bustling ene
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