Passing by the road filled with the aroma of the food being prepared by a roadside vendor, people waiting for their turn, talking, laughing and enjoying the flavoursome Indian Street Food. This is a sure bet that no Michelin Star hotel can ever compete with the flavours and essence of the Street Food.

Be it hot dogs or bhelpuri, street food is famous worldwide, but Indian Street Food truly stands out of the league and offers such a wide scape of food for the enthusiasts to explore. Simple yet exotic flavours make it so tempting to try it anywhere- be it a flea market or a mall and at any time. After all, no outing is ever complete without some chaat or Puchkas!

Here are some all-time Indian Street Food favourites that are a must try for food-lovers:

Bhelpuri

Imagine different flavours partying on your tastebuds? Bhelpuri represents one of those West Indian regional street foods that are spicy, sweet and salty to eat. The easy-to-make dish mainly consists of pre-prepared ingredients including puffed rice, deep-fried noodles made from chickpea flour paste topped with diced onions, tomatoes, green chillies- when mixed together, chaat masala is added for the taste and then garnished with cilantro.

Vada Pao

This Indian version burger is a popular and every Mumbaikar’s quick go-to bite. It is a spicy street food consisting of a deep-fried potato patty sandwiched between two bread buns and served alongside one or two chutneys. Most often than not, you would also find a green chilli pepper served with it making it even spicier to eat.

Puchka

This country-wide famous Indian street snack is known with several names varying in several parts of India – gol-gappa, paani puri, Puchka- which is the Bengali version. In fact, it is often considered as the national symbol of Indian street food, which consists of a round, hollow puri, fried crisp and filled with a mixture of flavoured water, chaat masala, tamarind chutney, potato, onion, Chili or chickpeas.

Pav-Bhaji

One of the most commonly found and relished street food that is also commonly prepared in an Indian household. Pav Bhaji is a blend of mashed vegetables in a tomato based gravy prepared on a flat griddle and served with Pav or a buttered batch-style bread roll. When served, it is commonly presented with different chutney, diced onions and lemon wedges.

Kachori

When in Rajasthan, it is mandatory to try the famous breakfast of Kachori and Jalebi. It is true that nothing can beat the flavours and exotic variety of food, and kachori is one of its tastiest snacks. The crunchy treat is stuffed with mashed potatoes or onions and served with tamarind and coriander chutneys.

Dahi Puri

Soothe your palate with Dahi puri prepared with semi-stuffed puris with the stuffing of mashed potatoes upon which curd, tamarind and coriander chutney are poured. The snack is just perfect to treat oneself.

Dabeli

Hailing from Gujrat region, Dabeli has gradually become an appetizing delicacy relished all over Western India. The spicy snack is prepared by mixing boiled potatoes with special Dabeli masala, putting the mixture in a Burger bun and serving it with different chutneys- tamarind, chillies, date, garlic etc, it is then garnished with pomegranate and roasted peanuts.

India is a land of flavours and fervours, and therefore, when visiting any part of the country, it is best to also give street food a try to get your hands on some distinguishing tastes and variety of food. From sweet to spicy, there is everything to get your hands on and we are certain that you wouldn’t be disappointed at all!

Try the riches of famous foods and give your taste buds a good vacay!