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.
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?
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