Indian Street Food Blogging Competition Winners Write - up display.

 

Indian Street Food contains some of the most mouth-watering and finger-licking delicacies, with a large variety available on the go, to give you the same experience. We organised a blog writing competition on Indian Street Food. Here we present in front of you the most incredible winning pieces. 

Title - Indian Street Food. 

A wonderful and flavorful writeup by Poornima Sivaraman. 

 India has a variety of Street Foods in each State. The taste varies according to that state's tongues and needs.

The doctor may say, “ Try not to eat the food from the streets, Golgappas, Chat's, and Dosas. They may not be prepared hygienically, and your health may take a toll.”

Who cares? The enjoyment one gets from street food and having it with friends or relatives.

“ Baad mhe jho hoga, deka jayega.”

At times, it is difficult to decide which street food to enjoy and where to go.

Let us look at the different states ' street food available.

South Indian Street

Idlis

This white soft and spongy street food, prepared by grinding Rice and Urad dal, adding a little Methi seeds.

Soak them for six hours. Grind them separately and mix, adding salt. Keep it for fomenting. Make them in the Idli mould and serve hot with Sambar and chutney. The soft idlis, when they melt down in the mouth, what a great satisfaction!

Dosas

 The Masala Dosas on the streets are a great hit. The aloo masala prepared in the South is different. They add Sarsoo, urad dal and chana dal, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and lemon.

The taste is simply superb. 

How one Masal Dosa from the street fills the stomach.

Uttappam is a thicker variety of Dosa with the same batter. Onion, Tomato Uttappams are a treat to the tongue.

The Soft Vadas

We get the soft vada and sambar, and chutney too.

 very tasty

You may find the taste of sambar and chutney varies from the different carts.

They say, “ The taste differs from hand to hand. It all depends upon the masalas and how the vegetables are cut, and how much they get boiled, and the salt added. People have their own choice of cartwheels

 and they visit them regularly and enjoy the street food.

Pakoras, Bajis, as they call them in the south

Onion, Raw Banana and Brinjal and Green chilli Pakoras are also famous street food.

If you visit Marina Beach in Chennai, you can find a line of vendors selling them.

Tea anytime 

Hot teas are available at any corner.

Lassi or Mooru, as it is known in the South streets.

This is buttermilk churned with salt, green chillies and curry leaves.

Oh! What a cool, soothing drink during the hot summers in the South.

It is a speciality. It tastes absolutely delicious. It is considered a weight loss also.

Now, due to the Multicultural people settling all over India, you may find Paani - Pooris, Chowmen, and Chole Bhaturas everywhere.

But the Authentic taste comes from the right person who prepares them

If you travel to all four states in South India, you may find the taste of street food different. Some add sugar to the sambar, and it is too spicy in some places.

All is in the taste of the tongue.

Let us move to the Northern states of India

Pani Puri

A hollow, crispy puri filled with a mixture of spiced water, potatoes, and dried cooked peas. This is a craze among the young and the elderly.

We can see a big crowd around that man selling them on the streets. How he manages and keeps the counts of the Puris is a great feat.

Aloo Tikkis

Spiced mashed potato patties, fried until golden and often served with spicy green chutneys and meeta tamarind chutneys.

Samosas

Is anyone's mouth watering?

A famous street food all over India

A deep-fried pastry, often triangular, filled with a savoury mix of spiced potatoes and peas. Served with green chutney and sweet chutney if anyone wants.

Kachoris

Similar to samosas but in a round shape, filled with peas or lentils. Another run after street food, and it is very filling.

People rush to get the hot kachoris.

Pakoras

A batter made with besan, gram flour, with onions, potatoes and Cauliflowers.

It is a great hit on the streets.

There are Moong Dal balls like Pakoras, a hit in Delhi streets.

Chole Bhauthuras.

The fluffed Puris made with Maida. Kabuli Chanas, spicy ones with onìon.

Another heavy on the stomach and the tempting hot ones, fried in the oil.

Who wants to avoid it?

Hot Masal Tea 

Winter is on, and who would not like to enjoy the street-made hot teas?

Lassis 

During the hot summers, the Lassis are a delight to enjoy and cool down the stomach.

Let us look at the Eastern Part of Indian Street Food.

Aloo Tikkis or Aloo Chops, they call them.

Flattened mashed potatoes with different spices, fried and served with chutneys and curd.

Pakoras.

Different vegetables are fried in oil and served hot.

Liti and Choka 

A stuffed round ball made of Atta and filled with Sattu, roasted chana added with a good amount of masalas, with some pickle and salt added to it. Onion and green chillies, and garlic. It is a delight to eat.

Mostly, it is roasted on coals, but now they roast it on the grills. And make it in the cooker also.

The accomplished, along with Litt,  is Chokas

Also mashed with green chillies and a pinch of mustard oil.

Or roasted Brinjals, peeled and mashed with spices.

 Those who have tasted this enjoy this delicacy. In Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. Staying in Bihar for many years, I have tasted and made it at home also.

Puris and Aloo Sabzi

These are also famous street foods.

If you walk on any street of India, you are tempted to enjoy your taste buds.

Chowmen 

Now these boiled Sevais with a lot of vegetables like onion, Carrots and capsicum are ground on the streets.

You go anywhere, and the cart vendors are crowded at any given time.

The Black gram Chana

We see the vendor selling the boiled and prepared black gram chana on the streets with his Basket in the marketplaces.

He adds chat masalas and onions if anyone loves them.

Nowadays,

We watch many street food stalls set up at weddings.

We see more crowds at these stalls than at the dinner tables.

We see the carts of Pani Puri men coming out of the Bastis. “Oh! It may not be neatly prepared,” people may creep, but you may see the same people flocking to those carts.

Hats off to the people and the various street foods.

A Flavourful Journey Through Indian Street Food.

Another tasty take by Dr Arwa Saifi.

There is something magical about Indian street food. It is not just a meal; it is an emotion, a memory, and often the warmest comfort on the busiest of days. Every corner of India offers a burst of flavour, colour, and aroma that instantly draws you in. Whether it’s the sizzle of a hot tawa, the crunch of a freshly fried snack, or the fragrance of spices drifting through a crowded lane, street food has a charm that is impossible to resist.

What makes Indian street food truly special is its diversity. As you travel from one region to another, the flavours change beautifully, like chapters in a storybook written by spices. In the North, you’ll find the boldness of chole bhature, the crisp joy of aloo tikki, and the irresistible thrill of golgappas. There is nothing quite like standing around a small stall with a group of strangers, waiting for the vendor to hand out each golgappa one by one, each filled with sweet, spicy, tangy water that bursts with flavour. Move westwards and you step into Mumbai’s streets, where the iconic vada pav rules every corner. It’s simple yet perfect - a spicy potato fritter tucked inside a soft bun, accompanied by chutneys that bring it to life. Close by, the famous pav bhaji simmers away on a giant tawa, soaked generously in butter until it glows with richness. Gujarat adds its soft, comforting khaman and dhokla, alongside the ever-popular sev puri layered with chutneys and crunchy toppings.

In the East, Kolkata greets you with puchka, a slightly sharper, tangier cousin of golgappa. The experience is addictive - bite-sized explosions of flavour that keep you going back for more. The famous kathi rolls, filled with kebabs or vegetables wrapped in warm parathas, are a complete meal on the go and a delight for anyone walking through the city’s bustling streets. And then comes the South, offering clean, comforting flavours that feel like a gentle embrace. Crisp dosas, soft idlis, hot sambar, warm uttapams, and the aroma of fresh filter coffee create a breakfast experience that stays with you long after the last bite.

But Indian street food is not just about taste; it is about connection. It is affordable, freshly made, and often prepared right before your eyes. Food stalls become tiny community spaces where people from different backgrounds stand together, united by a plate of something delicious. Some of our happiest memories come from these moments - sharing hot pakoras on a rainy day, grabbing quick snacks between college lectures, or enjoying chai with friends after a long evening walk. Every dish tells a story, and every vendor adds their own touch to the tale.

Look closely at any busy stall and you will notice the real soul of street food: the vendors. The momo seller steaming dumplings on a cold evening, the dosa master spreading batter with swift, practised movements, the chaat vendor mixing chutneys with effortless precision - they all carry forward India’s culinary heritage in the most beautiful way. Their passion, skill and warmth make each dish special.

In the end, Indian street food is more than a quick meal - it is a celebration. A celebration of culture, of community, and of the small comforts that make life sweeter. Whether it is a steaming plate of momos, a crisp dosa, a tangy sev puri, or a cup of chai on a winter morning, each dish reminds us that joy often comes in the simplest forms. And that is exactly what makes this theme so delightful to write about. After all, food that brings people together is always worth celebrating.