India is a country of cultural heritage and also for delicious spicy foods. The people in India are spicy from outside and also sweet from inside. The street foods of India are the most delicious and popular among the world. Even if you are not a foodie, the aroma, taste and texture of the food will pull you towards it. There are many famous street foods in India that make you drool for them. You can know them one by one in this blog.
Pani Puri/Golgappa
Initially the famous Pani puri is called golgappa or phuchka, which is the most popular street food in India. It is made of deep fried bread filled with a mixture of flavored water (pani), tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, onion, and chickpeas. Compared to south India, this chat is famous in North India. The people there mostly have pani puri daily.
The pani (water), is a spicy and tangy water made with mint, coriander, tamarind, and various spices. They will fill the puris with potato mixture and dipped in the pani. The flavour of the puri and the mixture will be delicious. Pani puri is a very famous chat with a burst of flavors and is enjoyed by people of all ages across India.
Vada Pav
Vada Pav is loved by everyone and is a popular street food from Maharashtra, India. They will keep a deep-fried potato dumpling (vada) inside a bun adding some spicy chutneys. The taste of this chat will differ in South India and North India. As it is a north Indian chat, you can have its unique taste there. Vada pav is especially known for its delicious and spicy flavor and is a favorite snack among Mumbaikars. If you are a visitor to this city, don’t miss this delicious chat. In Chennai, you can try the shops at Sowcarpet, one of the best places to have chats.
Samosa
Samosa is a beloved Indian snack that everyone will crave for. Samosas are crispy, deep-fried pastry shell filled with a savory mixture of spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes lentils or minced meat. You can have Samosa with spicy chutney and also sweet chutney as you wish. There are many chats with samosa that will be delicious. When you have a bite, the taste will catch your soul. I am sure you will crave for another one. Add samosa to your must-try food bucket list to taste authentic Indian cuisine. Enjoy the samosa, in India for most people it is an evening snack.
Kachori
Rajasthan is the origin of the chaat Kachori. It is known for its taste, crispiness, texture and flavor. The outer part is crispy and the inner stuff is spicy, which makes it more tasty. They will fry it in the oil, so the outer part will be golden-brown, you can feel the crunch in every bite. The spiciness differs depending on the region because people in different regions prefer different tastes and spiciness. It is a perfect snack for all ages of people.
Jalebi
Jalebi is one of the sweet treats in India and neighboring countries. It is made of a fried wheat flour batter in a circular shape and soaked in sugar syrup. If you have a bite, at first you will taste the juiciness of the sweet syrup and the crunchiness of the outer part. In India, in the time of occasion, we usually celebrate them by having sweets. Jalebi is one of our favourite sweets, that will always have its special seat in celebrations. The speciality of this is, that it is flavored with saffron, enjoyed as dessert and also as a snack. It is prepared both in yellow color and also in orange color.
Taste these delicious chats in India. Their taste will made you forget everything. If you are a first time traveller to India, you must definietly try these street chat item that you will love. If you are interested in reading more about travel related topics, visit Travellersturn website and indulge in reading many such scintillating topics about travel.