Top 25 Fast Food Items of India
You can travel to different countries and try their famous street cuisines - but it is unarguably easy to say that nothing would compare to the food that India has to offer.
When it comes to India, the famous fast food items include a variety of delicacies that are diversified due to the large impact of different civilizations.
Every single fast food item would differ from the other depending on the spices and cooking process followed.
It's a no-brainer that Indian fast food is not loved by just Indians but by people from other countries as well.
Therefore, this article is for those who are foodies and can't get enough of the street flavors alongside those who are planning their first trip to India.
The curated list of top 25 fast food items will blow your mind without needing you to spend much cash.
Chole Bhature
Earlier this dish was just popular in Punjab, but now it has gained the attention of all the foodies from all over North India.
It includes ingredients like chickpeas which are cooked in a bundle of species and are eaten with maida-based friend bread. As it is rich in a variety of flavors, this fast food in India will blow your mind.
Being a popular meal among Punjabis, it can only be obtained in the streets. Just make sure that you do not go into a fancy restaurant to give it a try. And ask your vendor to give you some pickles and salads with it.
Pav Bhaji
The next yummy fast food that you can give a try in India is Pav bhaji. It is eaten hot, and spicy with flavourful bhaji and with oozing buttery pavs.
If you love eating spicy food then ask your street food vendor to add some extra butter to it and even a pinch of lemon alongside onions to the dish.
This dish is famous all over North India - just make sure not to enter a fancy restaurant as it would not be worth it. The fast food taste would only be delivered if you choose to purchase from a local street food vendor.
Bhel Puri
A staple fast food that you must give a try while walking down the streets of India is Bhel puri.
This light snack is extremely flavourful and sometimes spicy enough to make you go crazy.
Being prepared with puffed rice, onion, tomatoes, peanut, and other tangy spices - it is a paradise food item for people who are on a diet.
Vada Pav
Vada pav is basically an Indian-style spicy burger that makes a perfect meal or snack for the locals.
Be it a student or a working businessman, a vada pav can make one full and energetic all day long. It is eaten with different chutneys and even a green chili sometimes.
Bhutta (Corn)
Bhutta which is basically corn or maize - is also one of the fast food items that you can try in India.
The bhutta is served by roasting raw corn on coal develops that delivers a tandoori aroma to it.
After that, it is flavored with salt, lemon, chaat masala, and sometimes red chili powder. It is one of the nicest go-to evening snacks that you can have.
Jhal Muri
Another lightweight snack that does not feel a burden on your diet is Jhal muri. The term Jhal means spicy and muri mean Puffed rice.
It may seem similar to Bhel puri but is totally different in taste. This fast food is prepared by adding ingredients like green chilies, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, coriander leaves, and so on.
Other than that, some powdered spices are also included to bring flavor to the food item.
Idli Sambar
Famous fast food in India that is most popular in the South is Idli Sambar. This delectable dish is often eaten for breakfast.
It consists of fermented rice batter which is steamed and served alongside coconut chutney and Sambar dal.
Momos
If you are in Delhi or in Kolkata, there is not one place where you would not find a momo stall. People of Delhi and Kolkata are crazy lovers of Momo which is originally a Tibetan dish.
Some people prefer vegetarian momos while others chicken. These are found both in steam as well as fried form and are even with chutneys.
Fried Rice
Fried rice is a go-to meal that fills the gap between Biryani and Plain rice. These are light weighted and eaten with either Chilli chicken, Manchurian, or chicken lollipop.
Different stalls may serve it in a variety of ways. But to get the most of it, do try a food stall that follows the Indo-Chinese style
Masala French Fries
French fries are similar to any other french fry that is sold internationally across the world.
But in India, a twist of flavor is added to the fries by adding a variety of spices to it. After that, it is served with chutney or tomato sauce.
Samosa
Samosa is one such popular Indian fast food that is cherished internationally. These are triangular in shape and stuffed with potatoes.
Being rich in a variety of flavors and ingredients, there are multiple spices used to prepare it. Sometimes these are baked and the rest of the time they are deep fried before being served with chutney.
Bikaner Kachori
Bikaner kachori comes straight from Rajasthan and gives a blast of flavors.
It is stuffed with spicy chutneys, hot gravy, and some Bhujiya. Once you try it, you would surely want to give it a try again.
Patty
Patty is a crispy and flat quick meal that is made from Maida packed with vegetables. Sometimes crushed paneer is added to it and even chicken or egg if you choose to buy the non-veg patty.
Being a popular snack, it is enjoyed among school and college students. Besides that, it is served with tomato sauce and sometimes green chutney.
Pani Puri
The discussion of Indian fast food would be incomplete without Pani Puri. It is loved by every single Indian which makes it a famous chat.
Basically, it is prepared by stuffing hot potatoes into hollow crispy puris, which are further dipped into chutney and tangy water.
Aloo Chana Chaat
Aloo chana chaat is prepared with potato and black gram alongside onion, coriander leaves, and some other Indian spices.
This fast food tastes spicy, tangy, and lemony which leaves a mesmerizing taste to remember.
Litti Chokha
Litti Chokha is famous in Bihar but is enjoyed by people all over India. It can be eaten at any time of the day and help you escape from hunger.
Precisely, it consists of grams that are made with bread and spicy curry made from mashed potato and brinjal. To amplify the taste, desi ghee is added to it.
Kachori
The crisp kachori is another alternative that you can eat besides Samosa. Its outer layer is made from Maida and the inner fillings consist of lentils alongside some spices.
Sometimes also is also stuffed in Kachori which is enjoyed by the locals with chutney.
Matar Kulcha
Matar Kulcha or Chole Kulcha is also a great evening snack that you can try in India. It consists of Matar that is prepared using tomatoes, coriander leaves, lemon, green chutney, and others.
Then it is accompanied by Kulcha which is not deep fried like Chole Bhature but is roasted on Tawa with ghee.
Sandwich
Sandwich is another Indian fast food that you can try without compromising your budget.
Indian sandwiches are stuffed with veggies, paneer, chicken, cheese, and other spices.
Then they are served with potato chips and sauce alongside.
Dal vada
Dal vada can be understood as fritters that taste super spicy and crispy. It is best to try them on rainy days with a cup of hot tea.
Or you can enjoy this fast food with some spicy green chutney to offer a treat to your taste buds.
Cutlets
Cutlets make the best snack in India that are found in a variety. From potato-based cutlets to chicken and fish - you can give it all a try.
This dish would satisfy your taste buds and can be served with mint chutney or ketchup.
Pakoda
The best thing you can enjoy in rainy weather is Pakoda which is made using Besan and crushed moong dal.
A lot of spices are added to it to give it a flavor and then deep fried. To add some twist, the Pakoda is served with hot tomato sauce or green pudina chutney.
Bhalla Papdi
Those who want to try a mix of sweet and sour tastes can try Bhalla Papdi. In this fast food dish, the vada is soaked in a thick mixture of curd.
Then it is topped with a chutney like green chutney and tamarind chutney. It is the best treat to serve yourself during hot weather.
Kathi Rolls
Kathi rolls make the best evening snack that you can get for hardly Rs.25 in India. It is prepared by using a flattened paratha made from Maida.
The paratha is further stuffed with either paneer, chicken, or egg and then rolled. It is also spiced up with sauces of different flavors.
Poha Jalebi
In this fast food item, the Poha is basically flattened rice that is prepared by mixing a variety of spices.
Alongside, jalebis are served with Poha, sweet desserts you must try while exploring India. Also do not forget to ask the street food vendor to offer you onion and fennel seeds to add some more taste.
