Jul 07 , 2023

9 Must-Try Indian Street Food Delicacies

By True Scoop

Pani PuriGol Gappe: Small crispy hollow puris filled with a mixture of spiced potato, chickpeas, and tangy tamarind chutney, topped with mint-cilantro water. Bursting with flavors!

Vada Pav: A popular street food from Mumbai, it consists of a spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched between a soft bun (pav) and served with chutneys. It’s the Indian version of a burger

Pav Bhaji: A mouthwatering combination of mixed vegetables cooked with spices and served with buttered pav (bread rolls). It’s a flavorful and filling street food dish.

Aloo Tikki: Crispy potato patties mixed with spices and shallow-fried, served with chutneys, yogurt, and garnished with onions. Aloo Tikki is a favorite snack across India.

Dahi Puri: Similar to Pani Puri, Dahi Puri features crispy puris filled with spiced potato, chickpeas, and topped with yogurt, chutneys, and sev (crunchy noodles). It’s a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.

Bhel Puri: A delightful combination of puffed rice, sev, chopped vegetables, chutneys, and spices. Bhel Puri offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite

Kati Roll: A popular street food from Kolkata, Kati Roll is a wrap filled with flavorful marinated meat (chicken, mutton, or paneer), spices, onions, and chutneys. It’s a grab-and-go delight.

Jalebi: A popular Indian sweet, Jalebi is made by deep-frying a fermented batter in pretzel or circular shapes and then soaked in sugar syrup. It’s crispy, syrupy, and utterly delicious.

Masala Dosa: A classic South Indian dish, Masala Dosa is a thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, filled with a spiced potato filling and served with coconut chutney and sambar.