The popular Netflix series ‘Street Food’ celebrates the local heroes of street food in Asia. One of our favorite quotes from the show is “If someone has to taste real food, authentic food, it has to be street food”. It couldn’t be more true. Street food is what brings people together. And since the street food vendors never went to culinary school, the food served on the street stalls is an authentic reflection of a country’s culinary heritage.
India is a very large and ethenic-diverse country. The culinary diversity, particularly when it comes to Street Food is one of India’s treasures. At Indian Delight, we offer a wide range of Indian Street Foods. In this article, we are sharing some of our top picks for Indian Street Food.
1. Vada Pav
Vada Pav one of the most popular foods and is also available in many fine-dining restaurants. Vada Pav is originally from Northeast India but is loved across the entire country. It consists of a curried potato mix that is dipped in a chickpea batter and deep-fried.
2. Bhel Puri
One of the most popular street foods loved by the people of Mumbai. It is also widely sold in other parts of India but is slightly modified to suit local food availability. The most popular recipe includes a generous mix of Puffed rice, onions, and tomatoes & topped with sweet & sour chutney.
3. Pani Puri
Pani Puri or often referred to as gol gappay. Pani Puri is not only famous in India but is also extremely popular in its neighboring countries including Bangladesh and Pakistan. Pani Puri is a round, hollow deep-fried until crisp puri, and filled with potato and chickpeas. Pani puri comes with a mixture of spice-water, spicy flavored water that includes chutney, chili, and chat masala.
4. Papri chat
It is believed that chats originated in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. However, over time the snack has become popular throughout South Asia. Papri chat typically includes chickpeas and potatoes on a bed of flour topped with seasoned yogurt, mint, and sweet chutney.
5. Samosa
Samosa is often referred to as the ultimate love triangle. The snack originated from the Middle-East and due to the trade ties between the two regions, samosa made their journey to India and became extremely popular. Samosa is a deep-fried triangular pastry filled with mildly spiced savory fillings that include potatoes and green peas. Samosa is enticing Indian street food.
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