Top 10 Indian Street Food U Surely Eat

Golgappa

  • Description: Hollow, crispy puris filled with tangy tamarind water, spicy mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and tamarind chutney.
  • Region: Popular across India with variations in the name and filling.


Pav Bhaji:

  • Description: A spicy vegetable mash (bhaji) served with buttered bread rolls (pav).
  • Region: Originated in Mumbai, Maharashtra.


Chole Bhature:

  • Description: Spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with deep-fried bread (bhature).
  • Region: Popular in North India, especially Punjab and Delhi.

Vada Pav:

  • Description: A spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched in a bread roll (pav) served with chutneys.
  • Region: Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Dosa:

  • Description: A thin, crispy pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often served with coconut chutney and sambar.
  • Region: South India, particularly Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Aloo Tikki:

  • Description: Spiced mashed potato patties, often served with chickpea curry, yogurt, and chutneys.
  • Region: Popular in North India.

Bhel Puri:

  • Description: A crunchy mix of puffed rice, sev, vegetables, tamarind chutney, and spices.
  • Region: Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Kathi Roll:

  • Description: A flatbread (paratha or roti) rolled up with a spicy filling of skewered meat, paneer, or vegetables.
  • Region: Kolkata, West Bengal.

Samosa:

  • Description: Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat.
  • Region: Popular across India.

 

Chaat:

  • Description: A category of savory snacks typically including ingredients like potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, and various spices. Popular varieties include Papdi Chaat, Dahi Puri, and Aloo Chaat.
  • Region: Various regions with different versions.
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