Indian famous delicious street food around the country part-2
- Honey chili potato
This crispy-fried spicy potato dish cooked with bell peppers in a sweet and spicy sauce is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese snacks and appetizers. Honey chili potato originally derives from China but India’s version is just as tasty, if not tastier than its Chinese counterpart.
It’s a perfect beer snack and a great appetizer because its perfect mix of sweet and spicy is a great appetite stimulant.
- Lassi
This refreshing, creamy drink is a mix of yogurt, water, spices, and/or fruits. It can be salty or sweet but you can also find different versions around India.
Not only is lassi super-tasty but it’s also a great drink after a spicy meal because it contains a high amount of casein, a protein that removes the effects of capsaicin (that chilies component that makes you feel like you’re about to turn into a dragon and start spitting fire).
- Paan
This simple snack is a local favorite not only across India but also in parts of Southeast Asia as well. Paan consists of an areca nut and berries, accompanied by different spices, wrapped in a betel leaf. But paan is more than just a snack.
A lot of people also use it as a breath freshener, palate cleanser (supposedly, it’s great for digestion), and some people even use it due to its psychoactive effects. As you’ll see below, there are different variations of paan in different parts of India.
Now that we covered some of the street food dishes that are popular in all parts of India, let’s see which are some of the most popular street food snacks in different regions.