Dig into some lip-smacking flavors of Indian street food.

India is a land of street food. The thousands of years of legacy has given birth to a variety of lip-smacking Indian street food. People come out on the streets on several evenings, on holidays, and even on weekdays, to eat some of the tastiest street food. In this blog post, we try to bring you some of the best street food suggestions so that you can start exploring the world of Indian food without any hesitation. Now, let’s get started.

Samosa Chaat 

A signature dish for all the Indian street food lovers - Samosa Chaat. This simple yet utterly delicious chaat can make people ride out on Indian streets to enjoy it with their friends. The aroma of freshly cooked chickpeas with hot Samosa makes you go crazy. The chopped onions, Indian masalas with a few drops of lemon perfectly go for your taste buds.

Chole Bhature 

This street food delight is showered love not only in India but around the world. People love the combination of puffed-fried bread with spiced chana (chickpea) with complimentary onion salad and chutney. Whether it’s a chilly winter or a hot summer day, this wholesome dish is ideal for a guilt-free binge.  

Tandoori Paneer 

Though non-veggies also enjoy this delicacy so very much, it is a most-relished delight for all veggie street food lovers. You will definitely find one vendor selling tandoori delight on every street. The diced onions, capsicum, and paneer, marinated in lip-smacking tandoori masala, are char-smoked in a Tandoor and served with mint sauce. 

Aloo Tikki Chaat 

There’s no Indian who doesn’t love this mouth-watering chaat. The crisp-fried potato patties are served with sour mint chutney and sweet tamarind chutney with a sprinkle of special masala. The hot, flavorful, and spiced Aloo Tikki Chaat is the favorite amongst Indians.

Paneer Pakora 

Paneer pakora is one of the most-loved street foods, that is served piping hot with a cup of tea. It’s a fritter-like dish that is crispy on the outside and has creamy, soft, and melting paneer cubes (cottage cheese) on the inside. The outer layer of delicious batter, made with chickpea flour mixed with spices adds the punch. The best way to enjoy this is by grabbing your cup of tea on a rainy evening.

Tandoori Chicken

The one-of-a-kind smoky, tender and juicy chicken made in Tandoor is something you must have heard of. Didn’t you? The spicy and flavor-packed masala smeared on the chicken and smokiness that comes from the Tandoor-cooked process, make it a dish worth countless praise.

Mango Lassi 

What could be better than Mango Lassi to beat the soaring temperature in summers? This sweet and chilled yogurt-based drink is the perfect way to end your meals for everyone. You can indulge in this traditional lassi drinking session to complement spice-infused Indian food. 

Whenever you stroll down to an Indian restaurant in Pleasanton, you will always find yourself trying to decide between the many street treats on the menu. So, if that ever happens, remember this read and the recommendations. The above delights will surely help you start it the right way.