India and street food, both actually goes hand in hand. Indian streets are flooded with small vendors and local shops, which have been selling such delicious and mouth watering delicacies from generations. In fact, most of the Indian cities and towns have their own special eatable delicacy categorized in street food that will not only make you desire for more but also will relish your taste buds. And here we will talk about such appetizing, though not so healthy but scrumptious and flavourful Indian street food.
- Pani Puri – Also been famous as puchka or gol gappa, it is one of the favourite street foods of people in India as well as people visiting the country also like to try them out. Available in most parts of the country easily, Pani Puris are full with taste, spice and life. Though, each state has its own version of puchka, but the name in itself is sufficient to drool you and make you feel hungry. Being a small sized hollow puri, it is filled with tangy and spicy water blended with different flavours, spices, potatoes, chola, curd, green and red chutney.
- Chole Bhature – Being a reckoned and very popular Punjabi dish, Chole Bhature is simply loved by people all over the country. The bhatura is crispy and big in size served with spicy, hot and yummy chickpeas curry. A bit heavy to eat, the dish is accompanied by pickle, onions, green chutney, carrot and more. Aren’t you feeling hungry already? I am for sure!
- Vada Pav – An ideal Indian blend of a burger, it is one of the most favourite and famous Indian street foods from Maharashtra. Quite an affordable important food dish, it is among the most craved and desired food item comprising fried potato that is Vada served in a Pav with a bun like shape served with fried green chillies, green or red chutney.
- Momos – The name in itself is so tempting and irresistible, isn’t it? Counted as one of the famous Indian street food, it originated from Nepal and is loved by people now all over the nation. Momos are steamed dumplings that come with different varieties of fillings and served with spicy red chutney.
- Samosa – It is another age old and one of the favourite street foods of the country simply in love among the mass people. Filled with spiced potatoes and peas, samosas have deep fried crust and are very tasty and appetizing to have. Served with green and red chutneys, this dish has a huge fan following for sure.
In all, Indian streets are popular and acknowledged for reasonably priced and delectable varieties of street food that make you want to run for another bite. All just one has to do is to keep relishing their taste buds and be ready for the lip smacking and scrumptious treats coming your way. So, taste the real ‘Zaayka’ of the country, don’t hold on your taste buds and set your stomach to be on rock ‘n’ roll.