India, April 26 -- From golgappas to aloo chaat, these tangy favourites are more than just street-side indulgence. Chef Ranveer Brar explains in his April 25 Instagram post how chaat may actually connect to gut health and the ancient ecosystem inside our bodies.

Brar explains that what we eat is not just about taste or indulgence, it is also about how our gut responds to it. And in his view, chaat is almost like a playful trigger for the trillions of bacteria that live inside us. (Also read: Chef Ranveer Brar calls 'superfood' a marketing stunt, says real nutrition lies in India's traditional food wisdom )

"The real purpose of chaat is to keep the stomach healthy. Inside our gut, there are trillions of bacteria, and these bacteria are b...