Street Food in India

Daulat Ki Chaat

Where to find it?

Mostly in North India, but just like the previous dish, this is also a popular Delhi delicacy.

If nagori halwa bedmi puri is Delhi’s favorite breakfast, then daulat ki chaat is probably Delhi’s favorite dessert. Unfortunately, this dish ultra-delicious creamy souffle is only available during the winter months (November-February). The dessert dish is made of raw milk mixed with cream. The mix needs 8-10 hours of cooling before it’s manually whisked until it becomes light and frothy. Finally, the milk mix is blended with khoya, saffron, and chenna before getting its final form.

Kachori

Where to find it?

Anywhere in North India, but the dish originates from Uttar Pradesh.

Kachori is usually made from maida but comes with different feelings in different regions with the most common ones being onion, potato, dal, and peas. This crunchy, deep-friend treat filled with hot gravy and spicy chutneys doesn’t look very appetizing but you’ll change your mind as soon as you taste it. After all, this Uttar Pradesh-originated dish spread like wildfire due to its unique taste and it’s even famous in most of West and East India, and even in parts of South India. In places like Rajasthan, there are even different variations of this popular dish, such as…

Nasirabaad Ka Kachori

Where to find it?

In Nasirabaad, Rajasthan.

Even though kachoris originate from UP, they’re mega-popular in Rajasthan. That’s why, here, you can find a lot of crazy variations like the Nasirabaad ka kachori. This dish is the pride of the city of Nasirabaad. It’s very similar to the regular kachori but the main difference is that this kachori is giant and served with tamarind chutney.

Mirchi Pakoda

Where to find it?

Anywhere in Rajasthan but for the best one, head to Jodhpur.

Mirchi Pakoda is a popular Rajasthani ‘fast Indian street food’ that is usually eaten as a side dish or a snack. The dish consists of a crispy, deep-fried coating stuffed with green chilies and potato or paneer. Combine it with some of the tasty local chutneys and you have one of the tastiest snacks of Rajasthan.