What to do with that craving to eat something every once in a while during winters? Just go down the street and have something delicious from that corner shop, or that shack on the side lane…or simply that wooden cart of your favorite vendor! Winter is all about food, and what better than the Indian street food. Eat once and your tongue wants more. In this article we bring to you 6 yummy street foods enjoyed across the country. Get on this eatery ride:
Daulat ki chaat –
The first dish comes right from Purani Dilli. Guessed your mind, right? Street food and Purani Dilli is just something that goes together. It’s not that spicy flavored chaat that you are thinking of. The Daulat ki chaat is actually a dessert that instantly melts in your mouth, and your heart too! It can be savored only during the winter season in the months of November, December and January.
The sweet delicacy was introduced by Khemchand Adesh Kumar of Hyderabad. It is also known as Maakhan Malai or Malaiyo. Daulat ki chaat is made of raw milk, cream, Khoya and Chenna garnished with Saffron.
Try the best of the dish at – Kinari Bazaar (Chandani Chowk) between 9am to 2pm or Nayi Sadak (4-6pm).
Thukpa –
The Thukpa originated in the eastern part of Tibet. Before you get confused what is the dish actually about, let me tell you that the Thukpa is a Nepali and Tibetan noodle soup. The dish is made in both vegetarian and non- vegetarian form (that includes chicken).
Veggies, spices and noodles make up the Thukpa. The Amdo thukpa, and thenthuk in it is a kind of variant eaten by Indians among the people of Ladakh, Darjeeling and Sikkim. There are many versions and recipes of the Thukpa developed by people of a particular region. For the original you might have to visit the eastern parts of the country, however you can look for the dish even at your nearest food junctions.
The Gajar ka halwa –
Yes, your mum cooks the best Gajar ka Halwa in the world, yet if you feel the sudden urge of consuming hot Gajar ka halwa in the night after dinner, then the streets are open for you. The halwa can be eaten any time during the year, but it is basically a winter delight. A warm treat for the tongue on a cold winter evening!
Carrots blended in the milk, khoya and ghee…and the almonds and pistachios on the top, guess you have the taste already in your mouth. Whatever the festival, you’ll have hot gajar ka halwa in your plate. The halwa has got certain variations in the making these days that includes the Red velvet Gajar Halwa, Beetroot Gajar halwa, khajur gajar ka halwa and many more. Different kinds of versions, but the taste is all that matters.
Matar kachori-
Let’s add some spice again. Well, the Kachori is a popular Indian street food consumed throughout the year, it is the Matar Kachori which becomes the star street delicacy during the cold season. The deep fried and crispy stuffed peas pastry is all you need to pick from the food joint.
And the Matar Kachori eaten with sweet dates chutney and the spicy coriander chutney is just yumm. There are many kinds of kachoris available in the market, but during winters the Matar Kachori is all you need. And that too when there is the season of fresh peas. Do not forget to have it this winter season!
The Kebabs-
The North Indians just need Kebabs, what better than the winter season. So if you are craving for the mix of spices, then the grilled Kebab is all you need, coming hot right from the tandoor. And actually the best Kebabs are from the North. The various kinds of Kebabs you can try are –
The Matar Kebab, so matar is just there in all that you eat in winters. Why not have the Matar Kebab too!
The Shami Kebab, which is one of the most popular Mughalai dishes of India. And this one has mutton, for all the non veg lovers out there.
The Beetroot Kebab, a healthy low calorie dish for you. The Beets, tofu, ginger garlic and spices make it a wholesome dish.
You can also try the Pyazi Kebab and the Mutton Boti Kebab and treat yourself with an amazing food snack.
The Shakarkandi chaat-
Or the sweet potato chaat. This root vegetable is quite versatile you see. Mostly used during the period of fasts, sweet potato is organic, vegan as well as gluten free. Even though it provides you energy with nutrients too. The chaat is available from the festival of Navratri only and continues the whole winter season.
It has got the sweetness of the sweet potato, a pinch of spice with the black pepper and the tangy flavor of lime. So, if you haven’t then, try the Shakarkandi chaat today!
These 6 winter foods have the most unforgettable taste, with most of them being only eaten and enjoyed during the winters. Apart from these, foods like Jalebi, Kesar doodh, chole bhature, pav bhaji and momos form a major part of the Indian street food. Although, nothing is seasonal today, still some foods give the real worthy feel only in winters. Add these foods to your wandering street food try now!