Best Street Foods Of India That

Will Get You Drooling

Indian street foods are known worldwide for their taste, diversity and easy
accessibility in various cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore to
name a few. Few street dishes like kathi rolls, daulat ki chaat, chhole
bhature and misal pav are quite famous.

Highlights
 When it comes to street food, India tops the charts
 Move over aloo chaat and tikkis as India has got lots to offer
 Every region of India has its own speciality

"Main toh raste se jaa raha tha, main toh bhel puri kha raha tha." Most of you would
be familiar with this very famous 90s Bollywood track. Not only does it aptly depict
the actual Indian street food scene, but is also enough to make you grab a plate
of bhel puri right away. When it comes to street food, India tops the charts. Food and
beverages that are usually sold on streets by hawkers and vendors in portable stalls
and carts is what is termed as street food. Move over aloo chaat  and  tikkisas India
has got lots to offer. Be it north, south, east or west, every region of India has its own
speciality. Made with a melange of exotic spices and ingredients, Indian street food
is one of its kind. Apart from Indians, a lot of foreign travellers swear by Indian street
food as well. If you happen to be a die-hard street food lover who just cannot resist
the urge of digging into roadside delights, then this article is going to tantalise your
taste buds in just no time.
 
Read on to know about lip-smacking Indian street
foods that are too delicious to miss.

1. Dabeli

Known to have originated in the Kutch region of Gujarat, dabeli is an interesting

blend of softness and crunch in one go. Enter Gujarat and you'll see big streets and
narrow lanes thronged with dabeli stalls. This scrumptious cousin of vada pav is
prepared by stuffing spiced potato mixture in buttered paos that are grilled on a tawa.
A special dabeli masala goes into the making of this delight along with garlic and
tamarind chutney. To add an extra crunch to the dish, generous portions of sev
gathia and juicy pomegranate seeds are sprinkled over the same. This Indian street
food is also very common in the state of Maharashtra and is immensely loved by
locals.

Dabeli: The Gujarati Street Food That is Spicy Yet Sweet)

2. Kathi Rolls
There is no denying the fact that Kolkata thrives on its kathi rolls; a look around
Kolkata's streets is enough to justify the same. Made with a delectable filling
of kebabs and raw veggies, kathi rolls are not only a treat to the eyes but to the
palate as well. The filling is stuffed inside a maida-based paratha, which is flaky and
crispy. A stroll through Park Street in Kolkata is only complete after having a dose of
kathi rolls.

 
3. Nagori Halwa And Bedmi
Puri
This combination of sweet and
savoury flavours is sure to
make any foodie crazy. Bedmi
aloo sabzi with nagori
puris and halwa is the favourite
breakfast go-to option of almost
every Delhiite. Commonly
available in the streets of
Chandni Chowk, 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.

 
4. Daulat Ki Chaat

Daulat ki chaat is one

such street food item,
which only makes an
appearance during the
bone chilling months. If
you wish to savour the
same, then you'd have to
wait for some time. This
fine and delicate dessert
is known by different
names in different cities,
such as daulat ki chaat in
Delhi, malayo in
Varanasi, nimish in Lucknow, and malai makhan in Kanpur. Its creamy and frothy
texture is derived by 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.

5. Mirchi Ke Pakode

This popular street snack in

Rajasthan is also known
as Jodhpuri  mirchi vada. The joy
of bingeing on big-sized green
chillies that are slit open and
stuffed with spicy potato filling is
above all. What makes this
Rajasthani street food even more
delicious is the crispy deep fried coating, which is done after dipping
the mirchis in besan batter. Pair it with some coriander chutney and you're done for
the day.
 
6. Kanji Vada

This spicy and flavourful drink is a popular street food flavoured with rai, chilli and
mustard. It is fermented for over three days and prepared with a variety of salts. Bite-
sized moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard-flavoured kanjican make
anybody drool. It is best enjoyed when served chilled.

7. Chhole Bhature

This Punjabi street

food has taken food
lovers by storm. If
you're craving for
soulful food,
then chhole
bhature fits in like a
puzzle. The
combination of puffy
hot bhaturas with
spicy and creamy chhole is every foodie's dream come true. If you happen to be in
Punjab, then you're likely to find a plethora of street stalls offering this delight. Pair it
with a tall glass of chilled lassi and make the most of this delicacy.
 
8. Misal Pav

Hailing from Maharashtra, misal pavis a spicy flavourful curry, which is loved by

people across the nation. Made with moth bean sprouts and a melange of spices,
this street delicacy is topped with chivda, sev, chopped coriander, green chilli etc. If
you wish to enjoy the real flavours of this spicy and thick curry, then it is best to pair
it with buttered and toasted paos. Try this Maharashtrian street food once and it is
sure to leave you craving for more.

9. Poha Jalebi
This delicacy from the streets of
Indore is known for its
tantalising flavours; solely
because it's a combination of
two extremely flavourful
delights - poha and jalebi. It is a
light yet fulfilling breakfast
option and is quite easy on the
pockets as well. The poha is
topped with sev, peanuts and
sometimes tomato and pomegranate, too. It is then served with piping hot jalebis.
 

10. Paani Ke Patashe

Multiple names, one dish. Yes, we are talking about gol gappas. In a diverse country
like India, each state has its own signature speciality. Some people call it pani puris
and gol gappas, whereas, in some states it is termed as puchkas, gup chup or
even paani ke patashe. Pani ke patashe, as it is commonly called in parts of Uttar
Pradesh, is a delicious street-side delicacy, which is loved by kids and adults, alike.
In Eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, this light street snack is also referred to as phulki.
The joy of munching on crispy atta or sooji puris, filled with tangy water, chickpeas,
mashed potato and a melange of spices is above all. Salivating already, aren't you?
 

11. Pav Bhaji

Pav bhaji is a street food favourite of many for all the good reasons. Spicy, hot and
flavourful bhaji served with butter-oozing pavs - pav bhaji is one such street food in
the state of Maharashtra, which is loved by locals and tourists at the same time. The
perfect blend of a myriad variety of veggies along with exotic spices is what makes
this delight different from the rest. The generous portions of tomato and onion slices
that are served along, add a nice tangy flavour to the entire dish. Squeeze a little
lemon juice on the bhaji and you're done for the day.

12. Nasirabaad Ka Kachora

Eating kachoris is too mainstream. Why

not binge on to some giant-sized
kachoras? Yes, you read that right.
Scrumptious, crunchy and with just the
right blend of spices, this legendary
giant-sized kachora is indeed the pride
of Nasirabad. Pair it with some tamarind
chutney and your taste buds are going
to thank you for that!
13. Ghugni Chaat

There's no dearth of street snacks to grab on-the-go in Kolkata, and this one Bengali
street food is sure to catch your attention if you ever happen to be in the city. This
Bengali street-side snack is quite popular in other north Indian states as well.
Traditionally prepared by cooking white or yellow matar (peas) in a whole load of
spices, ghugni is served like a chaat. Squeeze a little lemon juice on top of it to
enhance the flavour of the delicacy.
 

14. Jhal Muri

Jhal muri is a popular street food of Kolkata, which is made using puffed rice and
masalas. This is the perfect on-the-go snack, which is easily available at almost all
nook and corners of the city. What makes this street food item different from the
others is it pungent taste, which is there because of the presence of raw mustard oil
in it. When it comes to these on-the-go street snacks, other street foods like bhel puri
and chana chor garam are also quite popular and loved by people across the
country.
 

15. Aloo Tikki/Aloo Chaat

This one's for all the potato lovers out there. When it comes to street food options,
the ever-so-delectable aloo tikki and aloo chaat definitely tops the charts. These two
legendary street food snacks are loved by people across the country and have a
variety of versions as well. Bite-sized pieces of potatoes tossed in a combination of
tamarind and coriander chutney taste immensely good. Whereas, aloo tikki tastes
the best when stuffed with a filling of moong dal along with a melange of Indian
spices. Another seasonal chaat speciality is that of shakarkandi (sweet potato),
which is available only during the bone-chilling months. Prepared by mixing bite-
sized pieces of shakarkandi in a spicy masala mix, this winter street food is sure to
make you crave for more.
 
16. Bhutta (Roasted Corn Cob) 

Bhutta, or roasted corn cob, is a favourite street snack of Indians, especially in the
rainy season. The joy of biting on roasted juicy corn kernels, with lemon and masalas
smothered all over it, is above all. This street-side snack is usually available in
monsoon season. The best part about having bhutta is that you can customise its
spiciness as per your preference.
 

17. Dal Vada

Dal vada is a popular street snack down south. This crispy and flavourful street food
is a welcome variation amidst those regular idlis and medu vadas that throng the
carts in huge quantities. Dal vada is made with a combination of urad, moong and
chana dal. It tastes the best when served with generous portions of coconut chutney.
Pair it with a piping hot cup of tea or filter coffee and satisfy those hunger pangs! 

18. Moong Dal Ladoo

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If you haven't yet tasted this legendary street food, then you're certainly
missing out on a lot. Moong dal ladoo, or Ram ladoo, is a perfect snack to
satisfy your street food cravings. This lovely combination of fried moong dal
ladoos with spicy coriander chutney is immensely appetising. What makes
it even better is the garnishing of grated mooli (radish), which compliments
it like anything.
 

19. Momos

Momo lovers, raise your hand! This street snack needs no introduction. Loved by
people of all age groups, momos are not only scrumptious, but also quite easy on
the pocket as well. Stuffed with a variety of fillings, momos taste the best when
paired with fiery red sauce/chutney. Apart from the metropolitan cities, you are most
likely to find these street-side snacks while travelling to hill stations. If you wish to
savour authentic momos, then the ever-so-beautiful north eastern states of India can
offer you a great spread.

20. Matar Kulcha

11COMMENTSIf you happen to be a real street food lover, then you just cannot miss
on this ultimate street food speciality – matar kulcha. Delhi has some amazing street-
side carts that serve this tantalising treat. The combination of cooked white chana or
white matar with toasted kulchas is sure to make you crave for more. It has a variety
of flavours in it and tastes the best when garnished with ginger juliennes and tomato
slices. Matar kulcha is a popular street food that hails from Delhi; just explore some
places around as this street food is available at almost all nook and corners of the
city.

Now, that we have shared with you a list of best street foods of India, bring them on
your bucket list and get on a mission to savour each one of them, at least once in
life. Bring out the foodie in you and get going. Happy eating!