Indian street food is an essential part of Indian culture. Every state in India boasts its own famous street food. However, it’s not all about samosas; there’s much more to it.
The street food in India is renowned for its vibrant colors, flavors, variety, and regional diversity. Each region and city offers its own specialties and variations, contributing to an incredibly rich and diverse street food scene in India.
Indian street food is much more than just a meal; it’s a burst of flavors, a tantalizing taste experience, an extravaganza of various textures, and vibrant colors, all in one bite.
No matter where you go, food vendors are found at every corner of a city. From samosas to chaat, and from vada pav to pav bhaji, the wide range of indulgent varieties ensures you will never get bored.
About Indian Street Food
Every piece of Indian street food reflects the country’s deep cultural roots and is a daily tradition that unites people.
Whether you are wandering through Mumbai’s bustling streets or exploring the ancient paths of vibrant Old Delhi, every place offers a taste of India’s food diversity.
To truly experience Indian culinary culture, you need to taste the authentic street food that is diverse, vibrant, flavorful, and colorful. Street food not only tastes heavenly, but it’s also quick and affordable for everyone.
No matter which street food you choose, a spoonful of it will be a feast for all your senses.
Let’s explore the exciting world of Indian street eats, discovering the flavors and tastes that make it a top choice for food lovers everywhere. It’s a daily ritual that brings communities together.
Here’s a list of 58 must-try Indian street food recipes. So, are you ready to embark on a journey through India’s top street foods?
1.) Aloo Poha (Step-By-Step-Video)
Aloo Poha or Potato Poha is a popular breakfast/snack recipe in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. This wholesome dish is made with beaten rice.
Aloo Tikki Chaat is a delicious and very famous Indian street food where crispy potato patty (Aloo Tikki) is topped with chutneys, yogurt, and crispy sev.
3.) Amritsari Aloo Kulcha - Potato Stuffed Flatbread
Aloo Kulcha is a popular Punjabi leavened flatbread stuffed with spicy and tangy mashed potato filling. It is served as a snack, breakfast, or a side dish.
Transform your meal with our Avocado Chaat recipe! Discover a fusion of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
5.) Bhel Puri (Step-By-Step Video Recipe)
Bhel Puri is a popular street food from Mumbai. This sweet, spicy & sour-tasting chaat is made with puffed rice, papdi, peanuts, veggies, chutneys, and sev.
6.) Bhutte Ka Kees - Grated Corn Stir Fry
This simple to cook Indore special winter snack Bhutte Ka Kees has a rich, creamy texture and delicious taste. Can be served an evening snack or as breakfast.
7.) Bombay Masala Toast - How to Make Masala Toast
Bombay Masala Toast is a classic, crispy, tasty, and a quick snack, and making this is very easy and simple.
8.) Bombay Vegetable Sandwich Recipe
Bombay Veg Sandwich is a super quick, easy and healthy sandwich which can be eaten as a snack/brunch. You can even carry it as a picnic or lunch.
Bread Chaat is a spicy, tangy, and flavourful snack that has a melange of flavors and textures. Makes a delicious tea-time snack.
10.) Bread Pakora Recipe - Potato Stuffed Bread Pakora
Bread Pakora is a popular street food of North India. This spicy and crispy deep fried snack can be served as an appetizer, brunch, or tea-time snack.
Elevate your chai experience with the aromatic richness of Caramel Chai Latte – a comforting and delightful treat.
Chilli Paneer, is a popular Indo-Chinese style starter or appetizer. This dish has Indian cottage cheese (paneer) and a spicy sauce.
This Chips Chaat is an outstanding take on famous Indian street food chaat. Here crispy chips are topped with veggies, yogurt and chutneys.
Chole Aloo Tikki Chaat or Tikki Chole is a spicy, delicious, and a popular Indian Street food. Perfect as an evening snack or a weekday lunch.
15.) Chole Bhature - Chana Bhatura
Chole Bhature is one of the tempting and flavorful dishes from Punjabi Cuisine. The union of Chickpea Curry and Fried Flatbreads is known as Chole Bhature.
16.) Complete Pani Puri Recipe - Golgappa
Puri or Golgappa is a Indian street food adored by everyone. Here crispy hollow puris are stuffed with various masalas and then dipped in flavorful water.
Corn Chaat or Sweet Corn Chaat is a spicy, tangy, and delightful snack made using boiled sweet corn, onion, tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
18.) Crispy Aloo Tikki - Spicy Potato Patty
Aloo Tikki or spicy potato patty is a popular, delicious, crisp, and flavourful North Indian street food. Perfect as an evening snack.
Enjoy the perfect bite with our simple Dahi Puri recipe—crisp puris, tangy chutneys, spices, and chilled yogurt. A delightful Indian snack!
20.) Dahi Vada Recipe (Dahi Bhalla)
Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla is a popular North Indian dish made of deep fried lentil balls, dunked in yogurt, mint chutney and sweet chutney.
Falooda or Faluda is a popular Indian summer dessert made with layers of milk, basil seeds, falooda sev, ice cream, nuts, and rose syrup.
Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish where crispy fried cauliflower florets are tossed in a sweet and spicy Manchurian sauce.
23.) Gulkand Pista Kulfi - Rose and Pistachio Frozen Dessert
Kulfi is a popular indian frozen dessert, and this rose jam and pistachio flavored kulfi has an authentic chewy texture. It is super cute and tastes awesome.
Healthy and delicious Hara Bhara Kabab made with spinach, peas, and spices. Perfect as a snack or appetizer. Easy and quick to make.
Hariyali Paneer Tikka is a delectable appetizer that combines the paneer with a green marinade made from fresh herbs like mint and coriander.
26.) How To Make Dahi Ke Kabab - Yogurt Kebab
Dahi Ke Kabab is a very unique Indian appetizer, starter or snack. These easy and quick kebabs are cooked using hung curd, which is the strained yogurt.
27.) How to Make Masala Chaas - Spiced Buttermilk
This revitalizing summer drink Masala Chaas or Spiced Buttermilk is made with chilled yogurt and fresh herbs such as cilantro or mint.
28.) Indian Style Roasted Corn - Masala Bhutta
Indian Roasted Corn or Masala Bhutta is an Indian way of eating corn where freshly roasted, buttered cobs are brushed with a spice blend.
29.) Indori Poha Recipe – Beaten Rice Fry Recipe
Indori Poha or Indori Pohe is one of the most popular snacks from Indian city Indore. This is served as a breakfast along with sweet jalebis.
30.) Instant Peach Jalebi Topped with Cream and Pistachio
This Instant Peach Jalebi is a twisted version of traditonal Indian sweet Jalebi which is a popular and traditional Indian sweet made on Indian festivals.
31.) Jaipuri Pyaaz Ki Kachori Recipe - Onion Filled Spicy Snack
These crisp, flaky, deep-fried Kachoris stuffed with onion filling are so tasty. Learn to make Jaipuri Pyaaz Ki Kachori recipe with step by step photos.
Jalebi is a quick and easy and popular Indian style funnel cake recipe. This video recipe makes juicy and crispy jalebi that can be made under 30 minutes.
33.) Kala Chana Chaat (Sprouts Chaat) - Black Chickpeas Salad
This Kala Chana Chaat is loaded with the combination of deliciousness and good health. This perfectly healthy and nutritious chaat would surely make your day.
Enjoy this flavorful Kala Chana Tikki Chaat, a protein-packed festive snack topped with yogurt, chutneys, and crispy veggies!
Moong Dal Kachori is a delicious and popular North Indian snack where pastries are filled with spicy moong dal and then deep-fried. Serve as tea time snack.
Creamy Malai Broccoli - a delicious appetizer with spiced marinade, yogurt, and cheese. Quick and easy, perfect for parties or wraps!
Mango Falooda is an easy-to-make, refreshing and delectable summer drink which is creamy and inviting. It is also vegetarian, and gluten-free.
38.) Mango Kulfi Recipe (Quick, No Cook)
Mango kulfi is a traditional, rich, and creamy frozen dessert from India. Learn to make no cook mango kulfi recipe with step-by-step video instructions.
39.) Masala Chai - Spiced Milk Tea
Learn how to make authentic Indian Masala Chai (Spiced Milk Tea) which is a rich, milky, steaming hot, flavourful and sweet drink. Perfect for anytime.
40.) Mayonnaise Sandwich (Cold + Grilled)
This super easy and delicious mayonnaise sandwich is packed with the goodness of vegetables and mayonnaise! Perfect breakfast, or snack.
41.) Mohabbat Ka Sharbat - Watermelon Rose Drink
Mohabbat Ka Sharbat is a super refreshing, luscious, and delicious drink popular in the Indian city of old Delhi. It is made with 5 ingredients.
Onion pakoda are crispy crunchy fritters made with onions mixed in chickpea flour batter and then deep-fried. Making tasty onion pakoda at home is so easy.
This Leftover Pakora Chaat is a crispy, crunchy, tangy, and mildly spicy tea time snack prepared with leftover pakoras as the base.
44.) Palak Patta Chaat Recipe - Spinach Leaf Fritters
Palak Patta Chaat is a stunning and delightful appetizer/starter from North India, made with besan coated spinach leaves fritters, yogurt and chutneys.
Paneer Manchurian is a spicy, and delightful Indo-Chinese dish which is considered to be one of the most delicious Indo-Chinese recipes.
Paneer Pakora is a quick and delicious deep-fried Indian snack made using paneer (Indian cottage cheese), gram flour, and some spices.
Learn how to make succulent paneer tikka at home! A healthy, gluten-free dish with crispy edges, soft inside. Perfect for BBQs.
48.) Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe
Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe (Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka Masala Curry) is a popular North Indian curry which is extremely delicious, saucy, and luscious.
Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food where Pav aka dinner rolls/buns are served with steaming hot spicy and fragrant mashed vegetable gravy.
50.) Perfect Indian Summer Drink Jaljeera - Jal Jira Recipe
Learn How To Make perfect Jaljeera recipe with step-by-step video tutorial. This is a non-alcoholic Indian drink made using fresh coriander, mint and spices.
51.) Rajasthani Mawa Kachori Recipe
Mawe ki kachori or Jaipuri Mawa kachori is a famous Rajasthani sweet. These are stuffed with sweet mawa filling and then deep-fried and coated in sugar syrup.
52.) Rajasthani Mirchi Vada - Potato Stuffed Chili Peppers
Rajasthani Mirchi Vada is a famous street food of Rajasthan. They are chili peppers stuffed with potato and then dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried.
53.) Sabudana Vada (Fried, Baked & Air Fryer Version)
Sabudana vada is a popular, crunchy, and crispy deep-fried Maharashtrian snack made with tapioca pearls, peanuts, potatoes, and coriander.
Samosa Chaat is a tangy, hearty, and spicy north Indian street food! This popular Indian snack is made with samosa, chole, and chutneys.
The crispy and flaky Aloo Samosa makes for an ideal appetizer or snack. Packed with a spicy potato filling, it is also suitable for vegans.
56.) Spongy and Soft Instant Gujarati Khaman Dhokla Recipe
Gujarati Khaman Dhokla in 2 Styles are so soft and spongy. A savory, sweet, tangy and mildly spiced steamed cake is all you need to start a beautiful day.
This super easy, No cook Instant Strawberry Kulfi is a delicious, rich, dense, and creamy frozen dessert. Perfect as an after-meal dessert.
Veg Momos recipe - discover homemade vegetable dumplings. Easy, healthy, and perfect for any meal. Dive into the taste now!
Hakka noodles are a delicious Indo-Chinese Noodle dish served as a main course or a side dish with other Indo-Chinese-style dishes.
60.) Wheat Momos Recipe (Healthy)
Make healthy Whole Wheat Veg Momos at home! Easy, nutritious recipe with step-by-step guide for a tasty, guilt-free snack or meal.
