INDIAN FOOD
MUMBAI
VADA PAV
Vada Pav is noted as the most popular street food in Mumbai.It's every Mumbaikar's grab-and-go snack. Potato patties mashed with garlic, chillies and coriander are dipped in chickpea flour, fried golden, then laid in "pav" – a springy white bap that's well buttered, spread with coriander chutney and sprinkled with garlic and chilli powder. Everyone from students to businessmen flock to the Anand stall, under a purple and green awning, which whips up more than a thousand a day. An added touch is a plate of rock-salted fried green chillies, which aren't nearly as fiery as you might think.
CHENNAI
MASALA DOSA
Chennai is famous for masala dosa. The different types of dosas available in Chennai can probably fill all the items on the menu. Stuffed with potatoes, fried onions and spices, the masala dosa is loved by the crowd.Dosa is a fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils. It is a staple dish in South Indian states of Tamil Nadu
KOLKATA
Phuchka and Churmur
What sets the Phuchka apart is its lightness and the tamarind water into which the pastry shell stuffed with the mashed potato mix is dipped. Phuchka offers tamarind water with a spicy aftertaste and a version for people who prefer not to have a blast of chilli in a mouthful.Churmur is a variation of Phuchka for those who are not fond of wet and messy foods. The ingredients mentioned above are crushed with an addition of chutney for extra flavor. The addition of water is up to you. This is a smart example of product portfolio diversification.
DELHI
Paranthas
From being the perfect start to a “healthy” morning in most Delhi households, to a meal for hungry college students and even a late-night snack, paranthas are definitely on the top of the list when it comes to my favorite food in Delhi. Choose from a plain one or select a stuffing of your choice - potatoes, cauliflower, radish, eggs, keema, bananas or even last night’s left over dal - the options are galore.
Paranthe WaliGali in ChandniChowk, whose past customers include the likes of Maharajah of Kashmir and even Prime Minister Nehru and his family; MoolchandParatheWala located in South Delhi was SRK’s favorite when he used to live in Delhi
LUCKNOW
TUNDE KABAB
Tunda Kebab is so named as it was the then specialty of a one-armed chef Murad Ali whose nickname was “Tunde”. This Tunde Kebab is in fact incorporates about 160 spieces and is family secret. If you come to Lucknow, do not forget to taste this century old Kebab. You can also have it in one another shop at Chowk in Lucknow. The Kakori Kebabs, Galawatke Kebabs, Shami Kebabs, Boti Kebabs, Patili-ke-Kebabs, Ghutwa Kebabs and Seekh Kebabs are some of the known varieties availble.
RAJASTHAN
DAL BATI CHURMA
Rajasthan, the land of Maharajas, is famous for its rich culture. But what makes the state distinctive and popular is its cuisine. Rajasthanis love their food and it is evident in their preparations. Dal BatiChurma and Laal Maas are the most famous dishes from the state.
