Knowing about Indian street food

There are times when we need to break free from a routine. Food is one of the ways to do so. No one wants home-cooked food every day. And with food deliveries becoming so easy, it is a given, to try new things. Whether you order the best Indian food in Plympton or travel across the country to explore new places and street food, cut that daily routine.

Nations like Japan have very limited street food. This is not the case with India. Indian street food is as varied and as abundant as Indian food. Every area, every state has its own specialties. The city vendors offer hundreds of diverse choices.

 

India’s history of street food isn’t well documented, but it’s broadly believed that the traces of the origin back to Mughal emperor Shah Jahan; the time when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi. Chaat was first recognized in Old Delhi during that time. It became popular as a mid-day snack later on. Today, you will find chaats even in takeaway restaurants of Plympton! It is so affordable and accessible. 

 

If you want to try Indian food, try with tandoor and kebab in Plympton. Some of the street foods that you must try are-

 

· Panipuri/puchka/golgappa- Same kind of food but different names according to regions. It is a must-have if you visit India. 

· Papri chaat and aloo Tikki- You can find these dishes in any part of the country and even in restaurant menus. 

· Soda masala sikanji- Lemon water with soda and Indian masalas to give a hit of tangy flavour. Amongst other drinks, try lassi, masala chai too. 

· Bhel puri- made of puffed rice, onion/tomato, chutneys, and masalas; It comes in varieties too, you can’t miss this one. 

· Dahi vada- It is fritters soaked in yogurt. Indian chutneys and masalas are added to enhance the taste. 

· Some other mentions- Soya chaap of Delhi, samosas, pakoras, different kinds of rolls, vada pav of Bombay, Dabeli of Gujarat, Kathi roll, Mishti Doi, sandwich and so on. 

 

If you want to explore even a few of these, find restaurants that serve them. The best Indian food in Plympton may offer just a few of them. The real way to eat them is on-road, with your hands. Let the pandemic subside. You can travel and truly enjoy such Indian food.