The Real Taste Of India

Indian Street Food

The Real Taste Of India

India has been known to the outside world for different varieties of foods for centuries. People from various parts of world came to this land of spices to take along, what they can’t get in their own land. But no matter how hard they might try; only Indians know how to use these spices on their fullest.
Year on year, many tourists visit India, they might be attracted by the rich history and glorious culture of this country, but they certainly are not able to resist the tempting street food here. Simple dishes with a perfect mix of spices that are completely different form the rest of the world are enough to make one’s taste buds tingle.

Street food through times

India is a heaven for foodies as the street food changes with cultures and regions. Every city has its signature dish that is not only loved by the citizens but the tourists as well. Street food of a region reflects its traditional and cultural aspects. With distance the taste of same dish will also change as per the preference of the people. Indian street food also shows the impact of its history in its taste. It includes everything from simple food made in the time of Hindu kings to the strong spicy taste of the Mughal dishes. Every city has vendors and peddlers selling a large variety of ready to eat food at dirt cheap prices.

Cultural impact

Different parts of this country offer different kind of raw materials and thus the street food differ as one goes from place to place. But whatever the place be, it is not difficult for people to find their kind of taste. From veg to non-veg everything is available on the streets here. Some of the most popular street food dishes of India are:

Bhel puri: Bhel puri is extremely popular among people in the western part of the country. A mixture of puffed rice, onion, and various kinds of sauces may sound plain, but the richness of Bhel puri can only be experienced by eating it.
Chaat: when Indian street food is mentioned, the very first thing that comes to mind is chaat. Chaat is an inseparable part of north Indian life, people might give a miss to the most popular meal of north India, but missing chaat will be regretted by most.
Gol gappa: this delicious street food item with a funny name is among the most popular street food items of the country.

Aloo tikki, wada pav, litti chokha, Dabeli, idli sambar are some of many items that can be tried in this country. Who can say no to these delicious food items when they are served with a lot of love?

The Real Taste Of India

Indian Street Food