Here are some famous Indian snacks:
Savory Snacks
- *Samosa*: A crispy, deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat, often served with mint or tamarind chutney.
- *Pani Puri*: Crispy puris filled with spicy tamarind water, mashed potatoes, and chickpeas, making it a popular street food.
- *Pav Bhaji*: A spicy vegetable mash served with buttered, toasted bread rolls, often garnished with onions, lemon, and coriander.
- *Aloo Tikki*: Spicy mashed potato patties, often served with curd, tamarind chutney, and chaat masala.
- *Vada Pav*: A spicy potato patty sandwiched in a bun, served with sweet and spicy sauces or chutney.
Street Food Favorites
- *Bhelpuri*: A mix of puffed rice, sev, vegetables, and tangy tamarind sauce, often garnished with coriander and lemon juice.
- *Sev Puri*: A sweet, spicy, and tangy chaat made with crispy puris, boiled potatoes, onions, and chutneys.
- *Kachori*: A crispy, deep-fried pastry filled with spiced lentils or peas, served with tamarind and mint chutneys.
Regional Specialties
- *Dhokla*: A steamed, fermented cake made from rice and chickpea batter, seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves, originating from Gujarat.
- *Momos*: Steamed or fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, popular in North India and other parts of the country.
- *Mirchi Bajji*: A spicy snack made with green chilies dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried, popular in South India.
Other Popular Snacks
- *Banana Chips*: Thin slices of banana fried and salted, often enjoyed as a crunchy snack.
- *Chakli*: A spiral-shaped savory snack made from rice flour, besan, and spices, often enjoyed with tea or coffee.
*Medu Vada*: A crispy, savory doughnut-shaped snack made from lentil batter, often served with sambar and coconut chutney.
*Masala Dosa*: A fermented crepe made from rice and lentil batter, filled with spiced potatoes and onions, and served with coconut chutney and sambar.
*Idli*: Steamed rice cakes that are soft and fluffy, often served with sambar, chutney, and coconut chutney.
*Uttapam*: A thick, savory pancake made from rice and lentil batter, topped with vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and chilies.
. *Litti Chokha*: Although Litti Chokha is more commonly associated with Bihari cuisine, it can be adapted to South Indian flavors. Traditionally, it's a wheat flour dough ball stuffed with spiced roasted gram and baked, served with mashed potatoes (chokha).
. *Rasgulla*: A popular sweet dish from Odisha, Rasgulla is a soft, spongy dessert made from chhena (Indian cottage cheese) and soaked in sweet syrup.
.- *Sabudana Vada*: Crispy fried potato patties made with tapioca pearls, potatoes, and spices, often enjoyed during fasting periods ¹ ².
