11 Instagram-Worthy Indian Food Trends to Try

10. Chaat Towers & Deconstructed Chaats

Chaat—salty, sweet, tangy Indian street food—has been reimagined into towers and deconstructed plates that photograph beautifully. Layers of crisp papdi or fried dough, mashed potatoes, chickpeas, chutneys, yogurt, pomegranate seeds, and sev create a riot of color and texture. The tall, stacked presentation is dramatic on camera and invites a “topple” or slow-pour reel where chutney drips between layers. To replicate this at home, prepare components separately and build just before shooting so crunchy elements stay crisp.