India's favourite street snacks, made in your kitchen.
From Mumbai's bhel puri to Kolkata's kathi rolls, The Foodieess shares home-friendly street-food recipes, the chutneys and spice blends behind them, and practical help planning snacks for your next get-together.
Dishes to start with
Mumbai-Style Bhel Puri
Crunchy puffed rice tossed with potato, onion, tomato and two chutneys — Mumbai's beach-side favourite, ready in minutes.
Classic Pav Bhaji
Buttery mashed vegetable curry with soft, toasted pav buns. Rich, comforting and easy to cook in a big pot for a crowd.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Crisp spiced potato patties topped with yogurt, chutneys, onion and sev — Delhi's beloved festival snack.
Steamed Veg Momos with Tomato Chutney
Soft steamed dumplings packed with a gingery vegetable filling and served with a fiery roasted tomato chutney.
Paneer Kathi Roll
Flaky paratha wrapped around smoky spiced paneer, pickled onions and mint chutney. Perfect hand-held party food.
Vada Pav
Spiced potato fritters in soft buns with garlic chutney — Mumbai's most famous street snack.
Street food is party food
Small plates, bold flavours and plenty you can prepare ahead — street snacks are ideal for feeding a group.
Birthdays
Mix a build-your-own chaat counter with something hearty like pav bhaji.
Festivals
Aloo tikki, kebabs and lassi make a festive spread that's easy to scale.
Match nights
Hand-held snacks — vada pav, kathi rolls, corn cups — that don't need a table.
Kids' parties
Mild options such as corn cups and mango lassi, with spice served on the side.
Learn the flavours behind every chaat
Most street snacks rely on a handful of shared building blocks. Once you've made them, dozens of dishes come together in minutes.
- Green chutney — fresh coriander, mint, chilli and lemon
- Tamarind-date chutney — the sweet-sour glaze on chaat
- Chaat masala — tangy, salty and slightly funky from black salt
- Dry garlic chutney — the fiery red powder in vada pav
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Good to know
Are these recipes authentic?
They're home versions inspired by how each dish is made on the street, adapted for ordinary kitchens and widely available ingredients. Each recipe explains where the dish comes from and where we've made changes.
Can I make street food ahead for a party?
Many components can — chutneys, potato fillings, marinades and momo filling all keep well chilled. Each recipe has party notes on what to prepare ahead and what to finish just before serving.
Is everything free?
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