By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
December 3rd, 2023
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India is a haven for taste and its streets are filled with numerous dishes that can make one drool. Here are 10 unique Indian street foods you must try.
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Dahi Vada Aloo Dum is a popular street food dish in Odisha that combines the creaminess of yoghurt with the spiciness of potato curry.
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Mangalore Buns is a deep-fried bread originating from the Udupi-Mangalore region of Karnataka, India, and part of Mangalorean cuisine or Udupi cuisine. The buns are mild sweet, soft fluffy puris with all purpose flour and banana being the main ingredients.
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Makhan Malai or Malai Makkhan also called 'Malaiyo or Nimish is a sweet snack made from milk cream during the winters. This dessert is prepared in many parts of Uttar Pradesh especially in cities of Kanpur, Varanasi and Lucknow.
Shingju is a spicy Manipuri salad, a delight for those who love hot and spicy food. Singju is a speciality of Manipuri cuisine, particular of the Meitei community.
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Katlama (aka Katlamba) is flaky and crispy bread prepared in Punjab and served with Chole, aloo tomato chutney, or pickle.
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Siddu is a popular dish in Himachal Pradesh, and it is often consumed during winters with pure ghee throughout the state to keep the body warm.
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Kaladi kulcha is a traditional dish from Udhampur district of Jammu, kaladi's are basically matured cheese, served with the choice of your bread.
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Mirchi bajji also known as mirapayakay bajji are a popular street food made by batter frying green chilies until crisp.
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Churmur is a popular street food in Kolkata. This tangy, spicy, crispy chaat is a popular Calcutta street food made by phuchkawalas.
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One of the popular udupi and mangalore cuisine delicacies made with plain flour. It is a favourite evening snack served with a spicy chutney along with a cup of tea or coffee.