This famous street food involves water-based chutneys, which can easily get contaminated from waterborne diseases, so try to skip pani puri in monsoon.
Chaat is prepared by mix of various chutneys, curd, and raw ingredients which can be a breeding ground for bacteria during the monsoon.
Pakoras, samosas, and other fried snacks are tempting in the rainy weather, but the oil used in street stalls is often reused multiple times. This gives birth to digestive issues and food poisoning.
Street vendors often use unfiltered water and unclean utensils to prepare juices and cut fruits. These can easily become contaminated which leads to stomach infections and other waterborne diseases.
The ice used by street vendors may be made from unclean water. Consuming such items can result in infections and waterborne illnesses, try to avoid this at least in monsoon.
Monsoon is breeding season for fish and other seafood, which means they are more likely to be contaminated. Street vendors may not keep seafood properly which leads to spoilage and a higher risk of food poisoning.
Dahi bhalla is prepared with mix of curd and chutneys which can spoil quickly in the humid monsoon weather. The curd used by street vendors may not be fresh so, just try to avoid it.