8 Popular Street Foods Originated In India

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Olivia Sarkar
Apr 27, 2024

Dosa

Cooked from fermented rice and lentil batter, sambar is a thin, crispy pancake that is usually served with a spicy potato filling, coconut chutney, and vegetable stew cooked with lentils.

Golgappa

Potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, and spices are served with crispy hollow puris filled with spicy-tangy water (pani).

Kathi Roll

Originating in Kolkata, paratha is a type of flatbread stuffed with a spicy mixture of grilled meat (such as paneer or chicken), onions, chutneys, and occasionally eggs.

Vada Pav

A deep-fried potato patty (vada) sandwiched between a pav (soft bread roll) along with chutneys and sometimes fried green chili.

Chole Bhature

Deep-fried bread (bhature) served with spicy chickpea curry (chole), originating from Punjab.

Ghugni

Ghugni, a popular snack meal that originated in East India, has spread throughout the nation.

Bhel Puri

This Maharashtrian-style savory snack is made with puffed rice, chopped veggies, tangy tamarind chutney, and a mixture of spices.

Aloo Tikki

Potato patties that have been mashed and spiced, then shallow-fried till crispy and eaten with yogurt and chutney.

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