India is a country where every place is known for its distinct specialty. On one hand, while some places in India are known for their culture and history, some places make everyone's mouth water with their food. India competes with the whole world in terms of cuisine. Whenever we go for tourism, we enjoy the food of that place. But there are some places in the country where people go to visit just to taste the food. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some cities of the country where you get to see the splendor of taste. Let us know about these cities...
Amritsar
Amritsar of Punjab is not only known for its Golden Temple but it is also famous for its street food. You must eat the famous Amritsari Kulcha here. Along with this, definitely taste the Lassi here too. If you go here in winter, then definitely try the corn roti and mustard greens. If you are fond of non-veg, then definitely try food items like butter chicken and chicken tikka.
Delhi
The country's capital Delhi is known worldwide for its street foods. Here you can enjoy Dahi Bhalla, Paratha, Butter Chicken, Rabdi, Badam Barfi etc. The parathas here are so famous that there is even a 'Paratha Wali Gali' where many types of parathas are made. Apart from this, you can also enjoy spicy chaat here. Many such dishes are prevalent here whose history is said to be many years old. The butter chicken found here was once created in Moti Mahal, Darijaganj in the 1950s and is today made all over India. By the way, Delhi's butter chicken is quite famous, so if you come to Delhi, then definitely enjoy these street foods.
Kolkata
The City of Joy Kolkata is also known for its surprisingly cheap and delicious street food. Kolkata is home to a never-ending list of culinary delights like the ubiquitous Kathi Roll and the mouth-watering Bengali sweets Jhalmuri and Sandesh. The taste of hot Jhalmuri and delicious Puchka will delight you. While Hilsa and Bhet fish awaken your appetite. When you are roaming around Park Street or New Market, you can also enjoy mutton chaap, a variety of cutlets, rolls, and other food delicacies.
Varanasi
Whenever you go to Kashi Darshan or visit the ghats or temples of Varanasi, from Assi Ghat to Lanka market to Gadaulia market, you will enjoy only street food where special black gram cola, kachori- The taste of chana, lassi, and rabri, jhalmudhi, phulkari (panipuri or golgappa), aloo chaat, tomato chaat will give you immense pleasure.
Lucknow
Lucknow, the historical city of Uttar Pradesh, is full of food lovers. If you have not yet eaten the street food here, then make a plan to do so soon. Here you will get amazing Tunde Kebab, many types of Biryani, and vegetarian food. Lucknow is famous all over the world for its street food. People come from far and wide to eat kebabs here.
Puri
The state of Orissa is situated on the seashore. That's why you will find more seafood in the food here. If you are fond of sea food, then you can come to Puri city of Orissa. Here you can enjoy delicious food made from fresh fish, crabs, and prawns. You can enjoy the best Bengali and Oriya food near the beaches here. The city is known for seafood as well as sweets. The 'Khaja' made here is quite famous. Flour, sugar, and ghee are used to make it.
Mumbai
The names of two famous street food vendors of Mumbai and two favorite known ingredients are garlic and onion. At all places in Mumbai, you are sure to find a pav that will satisfy you. Soft and crispy vada pav with ginger, masala chai is easily available in street food shops in Mumbai. You can enjoy Vada Pav at the famous Juhu Chowpatty beach or while watching the sunset at Nariman Point. Apart from the notable actor Amrish Puri, the city is famous for Panipuri, Bhelpuri, Sevpuri, Dahipuri, and Ragda patties. Misal Pav is another popular food here, which is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Chennai
Of all the breakfast options available in South India, one cannot avoid pickles. How can one remain deprived? Plain Dosa with coconut chutney on banana leaf is a very famous dish among the people of South India. Uttapam and rasam with chutney are authentic street foods of Chennai. Be it the creamy Karpagambal mess filter coffee or the Pongal served with sundial and bhajia sambar at Elliot Beach, Chennai food cannot be ignored. Dishes like flaky and crunchy murukkas, flavourful mohinga, and kothu paratha are widely available in Chennai.
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