Jul 28, 2025

8 Street Foods in India You Must Try If You Haven't Already

Aanya Mehta

Pani Puri (Gol Gappa / Puchka) Pan-India

Crunchy puris filled with spicy, tangy water and mashed potatoes – a burst of flavour in every bite. Each region has its own twist, from Kolkata’s puchka to Mumbai’s pani puri.

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Vada Pav- Mumbai/Maharashtra

Mumbai’s beloved burger – a spicy potato fritter in a pav with garlic chutney. Simple, cheap, and full of bold flavour, it's the soul of Mumbai streets.

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Chole Bhature-Punjab/Delhi

Fluffy bhature paired with spicy chickpeas, pickles, and onions; pure indulgence. Found on nearly every Delhi street corner, especially in Old Delhi.

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Kathi Roll- Kolkata

Paratha rolls stuffed with juicy kebabs, eggs, or veggies and tangy sauces. Kolkata’s perfect on-the go street snack with rich Mughlai roots.

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Dabeli-Kutch, Gujarat

A spicy sweet potato mash stuffed in pav, layered with pomegranate, peanuts, and chutneys. Crunchy, tangy, and totally addictive.

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Aloo Tikki Chaat

Crispy potato patties topped with yoghurt, chutneys, and spices. A north Indian street classic that's crispy, creamy, spicy, and sweet, all at once.

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Idli/Sambar, Dosa- Chennai, South India

Soft idlis or crispy dosas served with piping hot sambar and chutneys. Light, wholesome, and deeply satisfying.

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Litti Chokha- Bihar/Eastern UP

Roasted wheat balls stuffed with spiced gram flour, served with mashed veggies. Rustic, earthy, and full of desi flavours, a true taste of the heartland.

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