10 Sweet & Sour Indian Snacks You Must Binge On

By Shreya Goswami

August 7, 2023

Khatta-meetha-teekha are the three basic flavours that plenty of Indian snacks combine to turn out lipsmacking delights you just can’t have enough of. Here are some such Indian snacks you should try.

Pani Puri

Also known as Golgappe and Phuchka, this crispy snack comes with a spicy stuffing and sweet and sour flavoured waters to dip into.

Idada

This sweet-and-sour white dhokla version from Gujarat offers up a delightful combination of flavours, especially when paired with chutney.

Aloo Chaat

These fried potatoes tossed in sweet and sour chutneys and topped with chaat masala are a specialty from Delhi.

Sundal

Make with black chickpeas tossed in sweet and spicy chutneys, served with a dash of lemon juice, this Chennai street food is yummy.

Khatta Meetha Chiwda

A popular farsaan from Gujarat and Maharashtra, this one is a crunchy mix of flattened rice, raisins, sev and much more.

Sev Puri

A must-have street food from Maharashtra, Sev Puri is always topped with spicy, sweet and sour chutneys as well as yoghurt.

Jhalmuri

The Bengali concept of tok-jhaal-mishti is epitomised in this puffed rice street food known for its sweet and sour notes.

Uppu Urundai

Also known as Kara Kozhukattai, this sweet and sour delicacy from Tamil Nadu is made with rice flour and served with chutneys.

Misal Pav

A popular street food from Maharashtra, Misal Pav is super spicy with notes of sweet and sour flavours thrown in.

Masala Bhutta

The perfect Indian monsoon treat, these roasted corn on the cob are slathered with spices and lemon juice for that khatta-meetha flavour.