Apart from the fierce characters that she plays in films, actor Vidya Balan is also known to be quite outspoken in real life. She never settles for less, and seems to know well what she’s here to do. If you follow her on Instagram, you’ll know that she is quite the fun person off screen too. She often shares hilarious short videos of herself, following various trends, and it’s a delight to watch her doing reels. Recently, in one such clip, Vidya revealed what she really wants in life, and it was a rather clear choice. No, it isn’t fame or money, but gol gappe! Yes, you read that right.
Vidya has never shied away from admitting her love for food, and often tries funny social media trends only to confess that she is fond of eating. In this video too, the actor clears the air about her ‘snack choices’, and she has said it out loud. The video starts with a voiceover saying, “Batao tujhe life mai kya chahiye?”. Mouthing the answer, like a pro, Vidya says, “Gol gappe.” It further says, “Gol Gappe ko side mai rakh, ab bata tujhe life mai kya chahiye?”. To this, Vidya adorably responds, “Side mai rakhe hua gol gappe”. Take a look at the video:
Well, it seems like we know what Vidya’s ultimate goal is. “As you can see, I am clear about my snack choices,” she captioned the hilarious video.
Gol gappe is undoubtedly one of the most loved street food items across the country. Its fandom is such that every region has given its own spin to the snack. And, we are not complaining at all. If you too are a fan of gol gappe, and want to try some more chaat recipes alongside, we’ve got you covered.
1. Gol Gappe
Gol gappe are basically small crispy puris made of atta or suji, which are filled with mashed chickpeas and a melange of spices, along with tangy water. These are a treat to your taste buds.
2. Papdi Chaat
Papdi chaat is a scrumptious treat that simply melts in the mouth. It comes with a burst of flavours with its fusion of crispy papdi, boiled chickpeas, potatoes, yoghurt, and a host of spices.
3. Samosa
Think of tea and there cannot be a better companion than samosas. Triangle puffs stuffed with spicy potato and pea mixture, this deep-fried snack is irresistible.
4. Aloo Tikki
Crispy, golden brown mashed potatoes patty, aloo tikki is simply delicious when eaten with accompaniments like chutneys, chickpeas, and whatnot.
Which is your favourite street food from India? Let us know.