Street food is an irreplaceable part of Indian culture and diversity. Let's drool over India's most popular roadside food delicacies.
Manali Dingorkar
Pakora or Bhajiya
Popular street food across almost every Indian state, made of onions, potatoes, chickpea flour and spices. These fritters are a must in monsoon days.
Vada Pav
This native Maharashtrian street food has the heart of Mumbaikars. A fried potato fritter placed inside a pav, and served hot with green chutney and chilli.
Bhel puri
Type of a chaat, often called as a beach snack, made with puffed rice, ground nuts, onions, tomatoes, tamarind chutney, and spices.
Crispy and delicious Bhelpuri is a common roadside food which gets prepared in no time. It is mostly garnished with roasted peanuts and coriander.
Masala Dosa
South India's comfort food, masala dosa is now popular all over India. The thin, crispy dosa is served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Golgappe/Panipuri
Panipuri is not just a food, but it's an emotion of every Indian. There is no joy greater than eating panipuri, standing across the road and asking for one more plate.
Dahi Puri
This mouth-watering Dahi Puri is also a type of a chaat made with curd, or you can say golgappas topped with curd and different masalas.
Kachori
A roadside snack that originated from Rajasthan having tangy, spicy and chatpata flavour, it tastes amazing with tamarind chutney and green chillies.
Samosa
Undoubtedly, samosa is one of the most favourite local delicacies in India. Stuffed majorly of potatoes, it is served with tomato sauce, tamarind chutney, etc. The crispy shell makes it even more irresistible.
Momos
Steamed momos are famous north Indian street food, typically served with a delicious dip. I bet you won't be able to stop yourself from binging on them.
Pav Bhaji
Spices and herbs are extremely important in Indian cooking. Pav Bhaji is a spicy, thick vegetable curry topped with a dollop of butter and served with a soft bread or pav.
Kacchi Dabeli
Spicy mashed potato, pomegranate seeds stuffed inside the crunchiest pav, topped with shev, roasted peanuts, Kacchi Dabeli from Gujarat is truly a perfect balance of flavours.
Bhutta or Sweet Corn
A sweet corn is roasted on hot coal and sprinkled with salt, red chilli powder and lemon juice. Rainy season is just incomplete without this smoky Bhutta.
Who can say 'No' to sweets...!! Fresh, crunchy, juicy Jalebi wins your heart in a single bite. Poha-Jalebi is one of the finest street food combo in Madhya Pradesh.
Jalebi
Lassi
A traditional dessert from Punjab prepared with yogurt, salt, and sugar. This creamy and rich beverage is served after a meal.
Chai or Tea
Before we miss, in India, no matter what street food you are into, most inevitable is the Chai. Full or cutting, chai will elevate your mood instantly.