12 Must Try Street Food of India

With rich and diversified culture and tradition, India has a variety of foods as well. Indian street foods are known worldwide for their taste and diversity. Make sure to try these top 12 street foods of India when you visit.

Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji is a mixture of veggies with a few drops of lime to go with the pav dipped in butter. You should try this food, especially in winter. It is loved by locals and tourists at the same time.

Poha Jalebi

The poha is topped with sev, peanuts, and sometimes tomato and pomegranate, too. It is then served with piping hot jalebis. It is a light yet fulfilling breakfast option and is quite cheap as well.

   Chhole Bhature

Chhole Bhature is one of the most loved street food in India. The combination of puffy hot bhaturas with spicy and creamy chhole tastes like heaven. They taste best when served hot, they are yummy and filling.

 Gol Gappa

This street food has many names such as Pani Puri and Paani Ke Patashe. It is basically crispy atta or sooji puris, filled with tangy water, chickpeas, mashed potato, and a melange of spices. Every state in India has its own signature specialty.

   Dahi Puri

Dahi puri is similar to Gol Gappas but instead of tangy water, it is served with yogurt. This is a delicious street-side delicacy, which is loved by both kids and adults.

   Daulat Ki Chaat

This street food makes its appearance during the winter season only. Its creamy and frothy texture is derived from whisking sweetened milk for hours. It is then kept overnight in the open to soak in the dew. The garnishing of malai, khoya, pistachio, and powdered sugar gives this delight a mildly sweet taste. 

   Kathi Rolls

Kathi rolls are made with a delectable filling of kebabs and raw veggies. The filling is stuffed inside a maida-based paratha, which is flaky and crispy. Make sure to have one when you are in Calcutta.

   Dabeli

It is a spicy snack prepared as a mixture of special dabeli masala and boiled potatoes which is then put into a burger like a bun. The dish is accompanied by different chutneys like garlic, tamarind, date, chili, etc.

   Kanji Vada

Kanji Vadas are a local delicacy coming from Rajasthan and Gujarat. Kanji is flavored water that is fermented for a day to develop sourness. It has various spices like mustard powder, asafoetida, black salt, red chili powder, turmeric, etc.

Aloo Tikki

The mashed potatoes mixed up with spices are fried to get hot and crispy Tikkis. Sometimes served with Tamarind chutney and sometimes with a combo of tamarind and mint, this dish is a bomb of flavors. You can find this in every corner of the country.

Momos

No matter how much you eat these, they’ll never be enough. Though it is a Tibetan Dish, the North Indians here love it to the core. Adding the twists of masalas and stuffing, a massive variety of momos are sold.

Nagori Halwa And Bedmi Puri

These dal-stuffed puris are served with a spicy potato-based curry and sooji halwa. It is a complete meal in itself and is best relished when paired with a chilled glass of sweet lassi. It has a combination of sweet and savory flavors. 

These were famous street food of India. Make sure you taste this food when you visit India. To read more blogs like this. Click Here.  Don’t forget to share on your social.

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