Popular Delhi Street Food You Need To Try At Least Once

When it comes to food, the capital city of Delhi takes one of the top spots. The cuisine of Delhi has all the attributes to blow your mind and bask in a series of delicious flavors. Be it haute cuisine or the street food both are equally good in their own arenas.

Delhi has a number of signature street foods that you absolutely cannot miss. Whether it is momos in Malviya Nagar or the paranthas from Paranthe Wali Gali, each dish has its own unique standard. To acquaint you with various the delicious street foods of Delhi, here is an exclusive list of some of the most popular ones.

Golgappe

This a favorite among street food for Indians. Known by different names in different regions like panipuri, pani k patashe, gupchup, etc. Golgappas are essentially crunchy and fluffy balls made from Semolina or wheat flour. These balls are stuffed with a mashed potato and spice mixture or chickpeas and filled with tangy water. These tiny water balls are completely flavored packs and you'll find yourself craving for more.

Paranthe

Parantha is one of the most popular street food in Delhi. As a matter of fact, there is an entire Gali dedicated to this delicacy called paranthe wali Gali in Chandni Chowk. Paranthas are available in different variations as well like aloo parantha, gobi parantha, and paneer parantha, etc. When you visit Delhi, you need to try the paranthes in Paranthe Wali Gali at least once. 

Kebabs

If you're out exploring the food scene in Delhi and haven't tried the kebabs then your food experience is totally incomplete. There are a variety of kebabs available in Delhi. From the malai packed Reshmi kebabs to Kalmi kebabs made from chicken legs marinated in yogurt and cream, or the Galouti kebab that melts in your mouth in a burst of flavors, there are numerous options of kebabs. 

Momos

This simple yet delicious dish bags the prize for being one of the most loved street foods in Delhi. Roaming around in Delhi, you'll notice there is a momo stall almost in every street corner. These scrumptious dumplings are available in both veg and non-veg options and are available in many varieties. Try some of the best momos in Gurgaon and you'll find yourself craving for more.

Chaat

Chaat is one of the most popular street foods not just in Delhi but in various other parts of India as well. Indian cuisine is known for its rich taste and use of exotic spices and a plate of chaat perfectly describes it. The preparation of chaat may vary slightly from region to region but at its core, it is a delicious snack full of flavors. There are different types of chaat available like aloo chaat, papri chaat, samosa chaat, and Dahi papri chaat, etc.

Chole Bhature

Rich, spicy, and savory, Chole Bhature is an extremely popular food item in Delhi. Whenever you are exploring the street food scene in Delhi you definitely need to try Chole Bhature to complete the culinary journey. This dish is mostly enjoyed as breakfast and is a common food item in most of the restaurants and joints. In this dish, fluffy bhaturas are served with a spicy chickpea curry with pickle and onion as sides. 

Soya chaap

Grilled and tandoori chaaps have become a favorite among the people. Soya chaaps can be considered as the vegetarian alternative for the popular mutton chaap. The different varieties of chaap make it all the more popular. There are a number of different variations of the soya chaap like Tandoori soya chaap, afghani soya chaap, and malai soya chaap, etc. When in Delhi this dish should not be missed.

Rolls

Rolls are a street-side staple in Delhi and just like momos in Malviya Nagar, there is a wide variety of rolls available. In fact, every vendor has its own signature style of rolls to serve. Available in both veg and non-veg option try the rolls in Delhi to experience their tasty goodness.