7 Indian Street Foods To Have This Winter

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

November 1st, 2023

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Indian street cuisine is ingrained in this tradition. With winter, as everything has come alive, there’s no better time than now to gorge on these popular winter street foods. Here are 7 Indian street foods to have this winter.

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Kulhad Ka Doodh And Jalebi

Jalebis go perfectly with warm kulhad ka doodh that has been saffron-infused. They are deep-fried and drenched in sugar syrup. Dunk a couple of jalebis in it and you have one of the best winter street food experiences.

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Gajar Ka Halwa

Gajar ka halwa is the queen of winter sweets that certainly needs no introduction. Every north Indian watches for November when this dish of ghee and sugar-coated carrots is served.

Shakarkandi Ki Chaat

One of the tastiest and most adored winter street delicacies is steaming sweet potatoes that are grilled on a wood fire and then served with a dusting of spices and lemon juice. This chaat is available from stands and vendors in every neighbourhood.

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Gajak And Chikki

Even while packaged Chikki (peanut and jaggery brittles) and Gajak (jaggery and sesame brittles) are now available, the allure of obtaining some fresh, pure jaggery-made Gajak or Chikki from a cart remains strong. Standing with his thela, the vendor offers mungfali, gajak, and chikki as options.

Daulat Ki Chaat

This seasonal dish is made with milk, cream, saffron water, powdered sugar and nuts. It's also called Makhan Malai.

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Thukpa

It's a Nepali and Tibetan noodle soup and is prepared in both vegetarian and non vegetarian options.

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Paya Soup

It's a stew made of lamb and keeps you warm during this season.

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