You might not be able to conjure up the sights and atmosphere of a Mumbai street but you sure can make the food in your own home. Fill your kitchen with the fabulous aromas of Indian street food. Vegetarians take note - there are some fabulous veggie recipes here.
1. Spicy Vegetarian Lentil Samosas
Source: Spicy Vegetarian Lentil Samosas
Crispy triangular parcels that can be meat or veggies, This is for yummy lentils.
2. Dahi Vada
Source: dahi vada recipe - how
Popular north Indian street food snack of lentil #dumplings in yogurt, spiced with sweet and spicy chutneys
3. Chana
Source: South indian "Street" Food
Chickpeas cooked with chilies, masala, lemon juice etc
4. Tawa Pulao
Source: tawa pulao recipe, how to
A popular Mumbai street food of rice and vegetables sautéed together with pav bhaji masala and other spices-herbs
5. Masala Dosa
Source: mysore masala dosa recipe, how
An ultra-thin pancake, popular in Southern India
6. Besan Cheela
Source: Savoury Pancakes for Pancake Day
North Indian Street Food Similar to Pancakes
7. Onion Pakoras
Source: Onion Pakoras with Tamarind Chutney!
Also called onion bhaji in the West.
8. Golgappa
Source: Pani Puri Recipe-How to make
Aka Pani puri - one of the very favorite street foods all over India.
9. Tandoori Chicken Pops
Source: Indian food | Hooked on
Not quite sure these would be called chicken pops in India but the idea is good.
10. Jalebi
Source: Jalebi Recipe | Epicurious.com
Made by deep-frying a wheat flour batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar syrup.
11. Dahi Puri
Source: THE CHEF and HER KITCHEN
A South Asian snack which is especially popular in the state of Maharashtra
12. Aloo Chaat
Source: Aloo Chaat Recipe
Aloo Chaat is prepared by frying potatoes in oil and adding spices and chutney.
13. Bhel-puri
Source: bhel puri recipe, how to
A delicious beans and puffed rice salad.
14. Dabeli
Source: dabeli recipe, kutchi dabeli
An Indian veggie burger
15. Misal Pav
Source: misal pav recipe, how to
A spicy curry usually made of sprouted moth beans, commonly known as matki and chili powder gravy called 'Kutt'
16. Papdi Chaat
Source: Papdi Chaat - Papri Chaat
Deliciously fragrant and spiced vegetables (usually chickpeas or potatoes) are piled on little fried dough crackers with chutneys.
17. Mumbai Pav Bhaji
Source: Bombay Pav bhaji - Indian
Mumbai's regional variation that developed from the traditional pav bhaji which has Portuguese influences.
18. Chana Chaat
Source: Chana Chaat Recipe ~ White
Tangy and healthy, made from chickpeas.
19. Paneer Bhurji
Source: paneer bhurji recipe, how to
Spiced Scrambled Cottage Cheese Sautéed with Onions, and Tomatoes
20. Vada Pav
Source: Garam Masala Tuesdays: Vada Pav
Vegetarian sliders.
21. Aloo Tikki
Source: aloo tikki recipe, how to
Popular North Indian Snack of Spiced, Crisp Potato Patties
22. Masala Pav Sandwich
Source: PAV SANDWICH RECIPE(MUMBAI STREET FOOD)
A quick and easy sandwich recipe.
23. Poori Bhaji
Source: The Street Food Project: Poori
A simple and tasty vegan dish.
24. Masal Vadai
Source: Masal Vadai
Spicy indian lentil fritters.
25. Raj-kachori
Source: RAJ KACHORI RECIPE | CHAAT
Raj Kachori is filled with various flavors. It is crispy outside and soft inside.
26. Moong Dal Bhajiya
Source: moong dal bhajiya recipe, how
Mildly spiced fried fritters made from yellow mung lentils.
27. Aloo Paneer Chaat
Source: Indian Kitchen: Aloo Paneer Chaat
A scrummy mix of potatoes and cheese
28. Sev Puri Chaat
Source: sev puri recipe, how to
A specialty that originates from Mumbai where it is served by street vendors as well as five star hotels.
29. Chili Bajji
Source: Chilli Bajji-Milagai Bajji Recipe-Stuffed Mirchi
If you love chilies, you'll love these.
30. Idli Chaat
Source: Idli Chaat Recipe & an
Idlis are a South Indian steamed cake of rice, usually served with sambhar.
31. Crispy Potato Bhaji
Source: Crispy Potato Bhajia
One of my favorite Indian street foods.
32. Rajasthani Mirchi Vada
Source: Rajasthani Mirchi Vada - NDTV
Large green chilies stuffed with tangy and spicy potato filling and then dipped in chickpea flour batter and deep fried. If you love jalapeño poppers, you must try these.
33. Dhokla
Source: INSTANT KHAMAN DHOKLA - The
Made with a fermented batter derived from rice and chickpea splits
34. Poha
Source: 22 Vegetarian Indian Street Foods
Soft and fluffy flattened rice that’s traditionally served for breakfast, often with cut-up jalebis
35. Dahi Bhalla
Source: THE CHEF and HER KITCHEN
Deep fried fritters in yogurt.
36. Baked Punjabi Samosa
Source: Baked Samosa Recipe | An
A baked version of the samosa filled with the traditional filling of spiced potatoes and peas.
37. Mango Lassi
Source: Mango Lassi Recipe (Low fat)
Cooling on a hot day and a perfect accompaniment to all those fragrant herbs and spices.
38. Falooda Kulfi
Source: 22 Vegetarian Indian Street Foods
Indian ice cream
39. Matar Kulcha
Source: matar kulcha | how to
A curry made from dried white peas served with kulcha bread.
40. Ragda Pattice
Source: Ragda Patties Recipe, How to
Mashed potato patties served with a pea ragout
41. Crispy Dosa
Source: YUMMY TUMMY: Crispy Dosa Recipe
You can find these in seriously impressive sizes in India.
42. Sabudana Vada
Source: Sabudana Vada Recipe : A
Yummy deep fried fritters of tapioca, potatoes and peanuts.
I do hope you try some of these. I know you'll fall in love with them. Are you ready to get your spice on?