Top 10 indian street foods you must try

By Mohammed Ismail

Pani Puri

1

Crispy hollow puris filled with spicy, tangy water, potatoes, and chickpeas. A true favorite across India!

Vada Pav

2

Mumbai’s iconic spicy potato fritter (vada) served in a bun with chutneys and fried chilies.

Pav Bhaji

3

A rich, buttery mashed vegetable curry served with soft buttered buns (pav).

Dabeli

4

A Gujarati snack similar to vada pav but with a sweet, spicy, and tangy peanut-based filling.

Aloo Tikki Chaat

5

Crispy potato patties served with yogurt, chutneys, and spices, making for a flavorful chaat.

Kathi Roll

6

A Kolkata specialty, these are paratha wraps stuffed with spiced meats, paneer, or vegetables.

Momos

7

Originally from the northeast, these steamed or fried dumplings are a hit with spicy chutneys.

Dahi Puri

8

Small, crispy puris filled with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and spices, offering a burst of flavors.

Jhalmuri

9

A Bengali puffed rice snack mixed with peanuts, mustard oil, and spices, making it light yet delicious.

Litti Chokha

A Bihari delicacy of wheat dough balls stuffed with spiced gram flour, roasted and served with mashed vegetables.