Don’t we Indians just love street food? Be it hogging on to Chaat after coaching classes or going on a golgappa spree at a wedding, street food truly brings out the foodie inside us. Here is a list of 21 most popular street food items you would absolutely love.
1. Pani Puri
“Bhaiya, thoda spicy kam rakhna”. From girls in the urban Indian cities to kids in small towns asking for “extra pani”, Pani puri is the most-loved street food amongst Indians and is also known as Gol Gappe, Pani Bataashe, Puchka or Phulki in different regions across India. Puri, a crispy sphere commonly made with wheat flour (Aata) or semolina (sujii), is filled with spiced mashed potatoes or chana or both and is served with flavored water.
2. Bhelpuri
A Zesty Indian snack which is a meld of papadis, puffed rice, sev, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, chillies, coriander leaves and chutneys. You shouldn’t miss this if you’re at a beach in Bombay.
3. Samosa
A triangular traditionally fried or sometimes baked small turnover of Indian origin filled with essentially potatoes or vegetables, lentils & peas; served hot with chutneys. A must-have Monsoon snack.
4. Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji is a flavorful snack originated in Mumbai. Bhaji is a spicy preparation with a mixture of vegetables, served with crispy butter fried Pav. Hungry? Order Pav Bhaji now.
5. Rolls
Roll is an Indian street food wrapped in whole wheat rotis, with a variety of filings viz., mixed vegetables, eggs, chicken, paneer, chicken, mutton and types of sauces. In the last few years, it has been the staple diet of most college students. Check out the best places to eat rolls here.
6. Kebabs
This finger licking dish is made of small chunk of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit. In cities like Hyderabad & Kolkata, Kebab roll is the default evening snack. Shami, Galawati, Seekh or Paneer Tikka, what’s your favorite? Try this.
7. Vada Pav
Wada pav or Vada pav is a popular spicy vegetarian street food. It was originated in Maharashtra and comprises of vada sandwiched between two slices of pav. This is straight at the top of my “Things to do” list of Bombay. Bombay, literally, runs on Vada Pav.
8. Chole Bhature
It is one of the most mouth-watering and renowned Punjabi dish which have filled many stomachs and hearts, be it a child or an adult. This exotic dish is a combination of chole and fried bread viz. bhature. Order Chole Bhature now!
9. Chole kulcha
Not to mention kulcha is again a popular Punjabi recipe. It is a type of flat bread served with chole. This street food is very famous in Amritsar and Delhi.
10. Shawarma
A Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap of shaved lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, beef, or a mixture. This non vegetarian savory is grilled on the spit for hours. Accompanied with hummus & garlic, it’s the perfect evening snack. Have you tried this?
11. Maggi noodles
A staple of every nook and corner of India’s street stalls & college canteens. Loved by people from all walks of life, be it students, office-goers or kids, Maggi noodles holds a special place in everyone’s heart. I can recall a statement from an old man during my Ladakh expedition, “Maggi to bani hi pahado ke liye hai”
12. Bhajji(Pakoras)
“Baarish aur garam garam bhajiya” has an extra ordinary duo. Bhajjis are basically Indian fritters made with gram flour and the fillings used in vary from Potatoes, Onions to Spinach, Chillies & Paneer. Best accompanied with classic Masala Chai.
13. Momos
Momos are small dumplings, a traditional delicacy of Tibet and Nepal. In no time, momos became one of the most favorite street food of Indians, filled with well-minced vegetables or meat and is served with garlic or chilli chutneys. And yes, goes so well with beer.
14. Aloo Tikki
A small cutlet type deep-fried snack made of smashed boiled potatoes and spices, Aloo Tikki is an evergreen snack, loved by different generations of India. Also, it’s the top-selling product at weddings.
15. Dahi Papdi Chaat
This North Indian fast food is a blend of papdi, chutneys, curd, potatoes and spices. It is a crispy, tangy and not to mention tasteful chaat mostly preferred as an evening snack.
16. Jalebi
Jalebi is a delightful goldish color sweet dish is a crisp spiral shaped, made of a batter of plain flour and water. It is afterwards soaked in sugar syrup. Eat it with milk, curd, rabri or by itself, Jalebi is a hot favorite on any and every special occasion (including relatives visiting you on a Sunday :D).
17. Kulfi Faluda
If you have a sweet tooth I bet you can’t resist our very own Indian ice cream during summers. It is a toothsome cold dessert served with a topping of faluda (vermicelli noodles) and rose syrup. Oh boy, Nostalgia!
18. Kachori
Kachori or Kachauri or Kachodi or Katchuriis an Indian street food spicy snack that is relished a lot. It is a crunchy fried puffed pastry, stuffed with lentils, potato, peas, onions and even dry fruits blended with khoya. It is more often than not served with chutneys- sweet or chilli.
19. Dabeli
Dabeli or Kutchi dabeli or Kachchhi dabeli is a scrumptious bite of India, originating from Mandvi, in Kutch or Kachchh region of Gujarat. It is another version of vada pav made with a sweet and spicy potato mixture with a dabeli masala. Thereafter it is sandwiched between pav or burger bun assisted with chutneys. I’m sorry McDonalds, I love Dabeli more.
20. Poha
This aromatic easy to cook nutritious snack is commonly prepared in Central India. It is often prepared for breakfast or brunch and is nothing but rice flakes or beaten rice (chivda) ruffled while cooked with spices and vegetables. Reminds me of Mum! Want Poha now?
21. Idli-Vada
This appetizing South Indian dish is the queen of breakfast throughout Southern India. They are served with Sambhar and coconut chutneys. Idli is savory cake while vada is a deep fried disc or donut shaped fritter type snack. It has a big-name in North India too. Craving for South Indian?
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