Top 5 Street Foods in India

India is one of the largest countries in the world. People from different backgrounds, belonging to different caste and creed, following different traditions, different cooking styles live in harmony and peace. Oh yes, how can we forget the indulgence in various delicacies from across the world. Nowhere in the world you will find a tradition as varied as India and eating habits as different as you can imagine.

Street foods in India are hugely popular. From Chole Bhature to Vada Pav to Idli Sambhar, we Indians love to indulge in street foods, even if it meant gluttony for the stomach.

Below, we have listed down the most famous street foods you will find in India, know if it includes your favorite:

 

 

Vada Pav:  The Indian version of burger, Vada Pav is the most popular street food straight from the heart of Maharashtra. It is the most loved and adored food item. It consists of fried potato dumplings served with a pav with red or green chutneys, sometimes both.  The famous vegetarian fast food dish is native to Maharashtra along with Misal Pav, Kande Pohe etc. A street food Mumbaikars can’t live without.

 

 

 

Chole Bature: The capital of India Delhi; one of the best places to have street foods. Though Chole Bhature is a Punjabi dish but it is very popular in major urban cities of India. Chole Bhature is commonly eaten for breakfast or snacks. Delhi is famous for Chole Bhature.

 

 

 

 

 

Aloo Tikki: The most popular snack dish from Lucknow, Aloo Tikki is one of the most mouth watering delicacies across India. This snack is made of boiled potatoes and various spices served with hot sauce. This dish has various names across the country Ragda Pattice in Mumbai, Aloo Chat in Delhi etc. A dish you don’t want  to miss.

 

 

 

Dabeli: The most popular street food from Kutch region of Gujrat, Dabeli is a very popular snack in India. It is made of boiled potatoes made with special dabeli spices, the mixture is then stuffed inside a pav. It is then either roasted in butter or served raw, Either ways, it tastes delicious.

 

 

 

 

Idli Sambhar: The most favorite dish from the South, common as breakfast item and served with combination of chutney and sambar. This is considered as the best breakfast post a night of heavy drinking. Easy to digest, good for the stomach- a dish you can have all the year round.

 

 

 

 

We have listed these 5 dishes as the best street foods you have come across various states. These dishes taste delicious and certainly you cant miss out on it. So, what are you waiting for, grab your vehicle and head out to the nearest food joint and calm your taste buds.

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