Iconic Street Foods Of India

Cheap, authentic and supremely instagrammable, I LOVE street food and I know you guys do too. Eating street food is a not only a great way to eat well on a backpacker’s budget, it also gives you the opportunity to chat to locals and find out more about the dishes and traditions behind them.

Here is a list of famous street foods of India.

1. Chhole Bhature

Chhole bhature taste best when served hot, they are yummy and satisfying. Next time you have one, make sure you have built an appetite to do justice to this dish.

2. Aloo tikki

Assorted with curd, red and green chutney, namkeen and pomegranate seeds, aloo tikki is a must try. The explosion of flavours is a treat to your taste buds.

3. Vada Pav

Batata vada neatly placed between buns with spicy powder and chutney is the secret of the amazing taste of this Indian burger.

4. Dahi Puri

The Marathi bhai of Delhi chaat papdi, dahi puri is the best way to soothe your palate. The semi puffed pooris with the sweetness of curd and tangy chutney is the perfect way to treat yourself.

5. Pani Puri

Panipuri consists of a round, hollow puri, fried crisp and filled with a mixture of flavored water, tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, onion or chickpeas, oh la la!

6. Pav Bhaji

A mixture of veggies with a few drops of lime to go with the pav, dipped in butter, is the most delicious way to indulge in Indian street food, especially in winters.

7. Poha Jalebi

Jalebi and poha are famous throughout the country, but the lip-smacking combination of these two tastes best on the streets of Indore and Bhopal.

So, which one of these are you going to try out first?