There is
something about Indian food that sets it apart from other cuisines
found across the globe. Indian food has much more character than most
other cuisines. That is perhaps because India is such a diverse
country with so many regional cuisines that impart a whole lot of
character. Indian food is special because it has so many regional
influences.
This diverse
character of Indian food can also be seen in Indian street food.
Street food in India varies vastly as you travel from state to state.
Towards the northern part of India, street food is more tangy and
spicy. Punjabis love their chhole kulche more than they love anything
else. Dilliwalas will kill for chaat and other street food items like
aloo tikki and gol gappe. Kebabs are another street food item found
in several parts of Delhi but no where are they as delicious as in
Old Delhi. In Uttar Pradesh, we'll talk about the iconic street food
found in Lucknow. The best biryani and kebabs can be found in the
City Of Nawabs.
If you move
towards Rajasthan, the most popular street food item is kachori.
These crunchy kachoris are served with tangy chutney, making them
near about perfect. In Gujarat, the iconic Indian street food
preparation is dabeli. Dhokla is also a pretty popular street food
item in Gujarat. Coming to Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, the
primary street food item is Vada Pav. Every second street in Mumbai
has a vada pav vendor.
Moving towards
the eastern regions of the country, we have the iconic fish fry of
Bengal. Different species of fish are dunked in boiling hot oil till
they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Fish fry is a
favourite among the people of West Bengal. Another favourite Bengali
street food is the puchka. Of course, north Indians will argue
endlessly that it's gol gappa but Bengalis will insist that it is
known as puchka.
Moving further
towards the eastern border of India, we come to the Seven Sisters.
The most iconic Indian food from the North east is of course momos.
Steamed and fried momos stuffed with chicken, lamb, pork or
vegetables are now extremely popular across the country. This is one
of the most versatile street food dishes found in India, as can be
seen from its various adaptations such as Butter Chicken Momos, Palak
Paneer Momos, Cheese Momos and other such variations.
Taking a look at
the street food down south, you can find the fluffiest idlis and the
crispiest dosas. Indian food in south India uses several spices along
with a heavy dose of rice flour and coconuts. Another street food
option found in South India is the vada. These vadas can either be
plain, made with gram flour, or masala vada, made with spices and
some vegetables. Either way, they are served with delicious coconut
chutney that will make your mouth water.
Indian food is
vastly different from state to state and the true flavour of India
can be found only in its street food. Watch Fish Fry challenge on
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