Varanasi's Legendary Tastes Return: Pahalwan Lassi & Chachi Ki Kachori Reopen

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The state government's Public Works Department has recently demolished about 30 shops near Lanka Chauraha, including Pahalwan Lassi and Chachi Ki Kachori.

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00:00Along the vibrant Banares kharts,

00:29two flavours reign supreme – the rich, creamy lassi and the crispy kachauri.

00:33For generations, locals and visitors have flocked to the legendary Pahlwan Lassi

00:38and Chaachiki Kachauri in Lanka. But a recent development cast a shadow

00:42over these culinary landmarks. For the construction of a new four-lane road,

00:47the state government's Public Works Department had to demolish about 30 shops

00:52near Lanka Chauraha, including beloved Pahlwan Lassi and Chaachiki Kachauri shops.

00:57Social media buzzed with worry. Food lovers in Banares can now rejoice

01:01as both Pahlwan Lassi and Chaachiki Kachauri have found new spaces.

01:05Pahlwan Lassi, with his 75-year legacy, has reopened. You will now find it on the road

01:12leading from Lanka towards Asi Ghat in Kathra, near SDFC Bank. Shopkeeper Manoj Yadav assures us

01:19and they are seeing huge demand and the traditional Rabdiwali Lassi served in

01:24Kulharts remains as popular as ever.

01:26Pahlwan Lassi.

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02:12year old Chachi Ki Kachauri is back. Shopkeeper Kailash proudly continues his mother's tradition,

02:17serving up delicious kachauris and perhaps a few of her famously endearing Galiya scolding for free.

02:42Chachi Ki Kachauri is back.

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03:30The flavors of Manarasi continue to thrive, a testament to resilience and tradition.

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