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Indian Street Food in India
Authentic Indian Street Food
Different people think differently about street food. Some people feel shy about eating in open streets while some may have concerns about food hygiene and cleanliness. But the point which makes street food popular is the sheer innovation an quality of food from street vendors which established fancy restaurants find very hard to replicate. Street food is not only easy on pocket but also very good to eat. Most street food vendors worth their salt actually have better cleanliness than many restaurants. Quite often in case of street food, not only you can see the food being cooked in front of you with your own eyes but also ask for customizations which are difficult to accommodate in restaurant meals. In many street food businesses, the cooking recipe is a trade secret and is zealously guarded just like MNCs like KFC, Pepsi etc. guard their own recipes.
Different people think differently about street food. Some people feel shy about eating in open streets while some may have concerns about food hygiene and cleanliness. But the point which makes street food popular is the sheer innovation an quality of food from street vendors which established fancy restaurants find very hard to replicate. Street food is not only easy on pocket but also very good to eat. Most street food vendors worth their salt actually have better cleanliness than many restaurants. Quite often in case of street food, not only you can see the food being cooked in front of you with your own eyes but also ask for customizations which are difficult to accommodate in restaurant meals. In many street food businesses, the cooking recipe is a trade secret and is zealously guarded just like MNCs like KFC, Pepsi etc. guard their own recipes.
Indian Street Food In India
Almost every city in India has it’s own street food culture influenced by a number of factors. But there a few Indian street food dishes which one can expect to find almost anywhere, so popular they’ve become. Gol Gappe, Aaloo Tikki, kathi roll, Pakode with different stuffings, Dahi Bhalle, Poori Kachori, Chaat, Chole Bhatoore, Samosa, Dahi vada, Bhel poori and many many more dishes which used to be just regional foods now have not only pan-Indian but also international presence. Some of these food items have become so popular that people don’t even think of them as something exotic anymore. They are truly a part of Indian cuisine.
Different types of street food dishes in India are consumed as snack as well as complete meals. This is not to say that you can have pakode or smaosa for a meal. Some dishes like dosa, idli, biryani, vada paav etc, which are considered proper meals in their places of origin are eaten often eaten as street food snack elsewhere. It may get confusing for some foreigners who know only a liittle about Indian food but not the fine details needed by a dedicated foodie or even someone hungry looking for a good fulfilling meal. One needs to spend some time and effort observing the surroundings or get some one who is knowledgeable to explain the details.
Not every street food shop is worth visiting and a many are over hyped too. Some shops may not serve and operate in hygienic conditions either. Selecting a street food shop which serves good food at good price and ensures cleanliness is a bit harder than it looks and if you are new to a place. This is where food tour services prove useful. Of course it’s possible to indulge in some exploration by yourself, but in a strange country it’s better to have some one guide you when it comes to something as diverse as Indian street food, at least initially.
