Culinary Adventures: Indian Street Food Safari

Indian street food is known to tantalise the taste buds with its bold flavours, unique textures, and vibrant colours. The streets of India are a treasure chest of diverse and scrumptious food options that cater to every palate. Starting from savoury snacks to spicy treats, the plethora of Indian street food is awe-inspiring.

We have listed 5 must-try Indian street foods in this blog that you can’t miss out on.

5 Must-try Indian Street Food

1. Pani Puri/Gol Gappa: Pani puri, popularly known as gol gappa is a popular street food that is loved all around the country. It comprises hollow, crispy spheres made of either wheat flour or semolina, filled with a mix of tangy tamarind water, spicy mint chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, chickpeas, and potatoes. These puris are filled with the mixture and eaten as a whole that adds a burst of flavour that explodes in the mouth. These spicy, sweet and sour dishes are a refreshing and addictive street food that you can’t miss. You can add a touch of Surya Masale’s chat masala to make it more peppery.

2. Vada Pav: Originating from the streets of Mumbai, vada pav is a popular street food that is referred to as the Indian version of a burger. It comprises a spiced potato fritter sandwiched between a bun (pav) and served with different chutneys like coriander chutney and tamarind chutney. The vada is made by mixing boiled and mashed potatoes with blended spices, coated in gram flour batter, and deep-fried until crispy. This vada is placed in the pav and slathered with the chutneys and served with fried green chillies and a side of spicy garlic chutney. Vada pav is a satisfying and filling snack that you must try.

3. Pav Bhaji: Just like vada pav, pav bhaji is another popular Indian street food that originated in Mumbai and has now gained popularity in pan India. It comprises a thick vegetable curry that is made with mashed mixed vegetables like potatoes, peas, and carrots, cooked with different spices, and garnished with pav bhaji masala. It is served with buttered and toasted pav. The curry (bhaji) is usually cooked with generous amounts of butter that make the mixture rich and delicious; and the dish is garnished with chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon.

4. Kolkata Kathi Roll: A popular street food that originated in Kolkata, kathi roll is made of a paratha (Indian flatbread) stuffed with a filling of spicy and marinated grilled meat (usually chicken or mutton) with a mix of vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers. To give the dish a unique twist, the roll is wrapped in a thin omelette. The popularity of kathi rolls spread across India and is now a popular must-try Indian street food.

5. Samosa and Kachori: Samosa and kachori are the most common and go-to street food in every corner of the country. Although they look similar at first glance, both of these have different preparation methods. Samosa is said to have originated in the Middle East whereas kachori is a traditional snack from Rajasthan. Samosa comes with a spiced potato and pea filling along with onions and other blended spices which are cooked before being stuffed into a thin shell. This pastry shell is then deep-fried until crispy. Kachori on the other hand comes with a mixture of lentils, spices, and sometimes onions and other ingredients. The filling is usually uncooked and added to the shell and then deep fried.

Wrapping Up,

If you are a tourist, visiting India for the first time, it’s essential that you try these 5 aforementioned street foods. But, if you enjoy cooking, you need the right blended spices to elevate the taste of your cuisine.

If you’re wondering where you could purchase the right blended spices online at affordable prices, look no further! Surya Masale is your one-stop shop for multiple, rich, aromatic, and authentic Indian spices. Starting from chaat masala to fish fry masala, magic masala to sambar masala, we have it all at our store. Browse through our selection and shop for blended spices that will give the perfect edge to your dish.