Top 5 street foods in Northern India

India is very well known because of it’s major influence when it comes to spices in our cuisines. Many chefs around the world admire the flavor of the country the chicken masala and chicken korma and also the curry. From the sweet and savoury, fiery or wild whether it is exotic the Indian cuisine can infuse their spices in the food and oh my goodness your mouth will water because of its five star worthy taste.

So for the first time traveller it will surely excite your feeling to taste every single street food and masterpiece that India can offer to you. And it is exciting to discover the flavor of Indian street food surprisingly you have unlimited choice. Eating this exciting food will give you happiness and your stomach a treat, trying street food helps support hard-working vendors, many of whom have been plying their trade with great skill for many years. So here’s our guide to the best street food of northern India – try each one with a steaming cup of the nation’s rocket-fuel, masala chai.

So first stop,

Pav Bhaji (soul food)- Pav Bhaji is the combination of two food the (Pav) white rolls are dunked into a smooth blend of mashed potatoes, tomatoes, onions, green peas, and peppers (the bhaji)-- and for a better taste it is serve with a butter. This food for the soul is originated in Maharashtra. It is very healthy and delicious Pav Bhaji is Puka (first class) grub!

Where you’ll find it: Mumbai, Amritsar, Delhi

Do say: More butter please.

Don’t say: I thought a bhaji was a fried onion pastry.

2.  Pani Puri-it is probably the regions pride because you can find a lot of these with different varieties. The origin Pani puro is highly contested. Pani and Puri meaning water and bread respectively. So it isn't dull as its sound. It is made from fries hollow puff pastry ball and then filled with a green-coloured spiced and peppery water, potatoes and chickpeas.

It might be messy to eat but is very delicious to eat specially in hot days.

Where you’ll find it: Mumbai, Delhi

Do say: Food fit for a king!

Don’t say: So where do these come from?

3. Gajar ka Halwa – food gets you hooked. - carrots isn’t a good start for a dessert. It is very surprising because the Indian street foods continue to amaze us because the first dessert street food on the list is made up of grated carrots. It is not exciting as it is but in just one bite of this mughal era treat  will change the way you look carrot as a dessert because if you tried this you might be hooked up by its taste and you will surely eat a bunch of this street food dessert.  And what makes it perfect add some dates, almonds, raisins and sugar, pour in milk and gently simmer until it’s all absorbed. There you have it the food hooked-- Gajar ka Halwa.

Where you’ll find it: Jaipur, Haridwar, Delhi, Punjab

Do say: You can see why people have eaten this for hundreds of years.

Don’t say: Really, carrots for dessert?

4. Fried Duck- another savory and mouth watering food. If you are already traveling in the North eastern state of Assam you’ll surely one of those who cried because of the delicious fried ducks. The people of Assam are carnivores, so if you haven't tried one you better try it now. but you will be crying at the end because of the eye watering bill. But it’s worth a try.

Where you’ll find it: Assam

Do say: I’ll have a beer with that!

Don’t say: Duck’s more of a French thing really.

5. Jalebis - jalebis or the food for the wedding it is not originally from Northern India it is from Middle East. It is everyone's favorite during wedding and festival.  But if you have something thing to do for the rest of the day we suggest that you better tried less than two. It is a distinctive  feature of the streets of north India as rickshaws, stray cows and chai stalls, these golden, glistening pieces of deep-fried syrupy goodness are the stuff of dreams for those with a sweet tooth another dessert on the list.

Where you’ll find it: Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, a wedding (so long as you’re invited!)

Do say: These are much better than pretzels.

Don’t say: Not sure my dentist will be happy about this.

Indian street foods is very exciting from the dessert of the distinct and savoury you will have a choice an infinite choice to eat with it is very enjoying to eat and everything in India is worth a try.

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