20 Best Indian Street Foods

Take a trip to India with your taste buds by trying these amazing Indian street foods. With the exotic flavors of these dishes, you will be able to bring the taste of India to your own home without leaving the house.

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• 20 Indian Street Food Recipes
• 1. Chicken Tikkas
• 2. Sev Puri
• 3. Mumbai Vegetable Grilled Sandwich
• 4. Sukha Bhel
• 5. Golgappa Puri
• 6. Vada Pav
• 7. Keema Samosa
• 8. Bhel Puri
• 9. Samosa Chaat
• 10. Aloo Tikki
• 11. Bhatura 
• 12. Mumbai Bhutta Masala
• 13. Aloo Chaat
• 14. Parippu Vada
• 15. Jhal Muri
• 16. Paneer Kathi Roll
• 17. Crispy Onion Bhajis
• 18. Khaman Dhokla
• 19. Manchurian Hotdogs
• 20. Dahi Papdi Chaat
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As with most Indian foods, you will find dishes that are savory and full of spices as you walk through the streets and see the vendors ready to offer you these dishes from the stall so you can eat on the go. To help you enjoy those flavors at home, we’ve gathered some of the best Indian street foods that you can make yourself.

20 Indian Street Food Recipes

1. Chicken Tikkas

A low-carb Indian dish that’s perfect for enjoying in the comfort of your own home, these chicken tikkas are easy and delicious.

2. Sev Puri

Crispy fried flour discs are topped with flavorful condiments, veggies, herbs, ground spices, and more.

3. Mumbai Vegetable Grilled Sandwich

Typically served on a paper plate throughout the streets of India, this vegetable grilled bombay sandwich is a delicious Indian favorite you will want to try.

4. Sukha Bhel

You will find the serving of Sukha Bhel in the heart of India. From the streets to the beaches, it’s a popular Indian street snack.

5. Golgappa Puri

Following this tried and true recipe of this Golgappa Puri will get you perfectly puffed, light, super crisp puris that you can enjoy at home.

6. Vada Pav

Many think of Vada Pav to be similar to a burger and while it looks like one, it’s not a burger. It’s probably one of the cheapest street foods in India and it’s often enjoyed by many.

7. Keema Samosa

A tasty snack that is filled with a spicy smokey meat filling and fried until the outside is perfectly brown.

8. Bhel Puri

One of the most popular street foods in Indian cuisine, Bhel Puri is a tangy, spicy, and sweet snack that is made with puffed rice.

9. Samosa Chaat

Made with layers of crispy samosa, yogurt, coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, and spices, this ultimate street food is easy to make!

10. Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki is made with mashed potatoes, and a few spices and dipped into an egg wash before being fried. They are popular Indian street food potato patties you can easily make at home.

11. Bhatura 

A puffy deep-fried bread that’s popular in North India, Bhatura is usually served as a snack or breakfast. They make a welcome addition to soup.

12. Mumbai Bhutta Masala

The Indian version of street corn, Mumbai Bhutta Masala is a popular street food dish with just a touch of chili powder you will find just about anywhere in India.

13. Aloo Chaat

A classic Indian street food recipe that’s made with potatoes that have been fried and topped with yogurt and various chutneys.

14. Parippu Vada

Served with coconut chutney, Parippu Vada is made in a variety of different ways and is found throughout many Indian street food stalls.

15. Jhal Muri

A quick and simple snack that you can make at home to bring the streets of India to you.

16. Paneer Kathi Roll

If you are looking for a flavorful snack, the Paneer Kathi Roll is made with marinated cheese and veggies and then wrapped in a crisp paratha.

17. Crispy Onion Bhajis

Enjoyed as a snack or side, Onion Bhajis are easy to make and full of flavor. These are one of the most popular Indian street foods!

18. Khaman Dhokla

A common breakfast or tea-time snack, Khaman Dhokla is a savory cake made with gram flour (flour made from chickpeas) that’s popular in the state of Gujarat.

19. Manchurian Hotdogs

A bakery snack that you will find in the streets of India, these Manchurian hotdogs are flavorful and easy to make.

20. Dahi Papdi Chaat

You won’t go far in India without smelling the aromatic flavors of dahi papdi chaat! It’s one of the most popular street foods in India.

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