Secret Eats of India: Hit the

Streets

The Sweet and Savoury Tour of Eastern India

Eastern India is home to some of the most unique street foods that you’ll ever find. Head over to the City of Joy where you’ll find steaming plates of ghugni, a Kolkata street food legend, overflowing with perfectly spiced yellow peas bathed in tangy tamarind chutney and a sprinkle of crunchy onions.

But wait, there's more! Head down to Odisha, where the sweet, melt-in-mouth magic of chhena poda  awaits. This local delicacy is a beautiful combination of fresh cheese, sugar, and cardamom — a dessert so good it’s almost ridiculous (in the best way possible!)   

The Northeast Odyssey

Sure, you might know about the classics like momos and laksa, but Northeast India boasts a vibrant and diverse street food scene that's a feast for the senses. 

In Assam, you'll find steaming bowls of khar, a fiery mix of red rice and raw papaya to tantalise your senses. Or perhaps pitha, a festive Assamese rice cake, is more your style. Manipur tempts with kangshoi, a flavourful vegetable soup, and chahao kheer, a sweet dessert crafted from black rice that will have you swooning over. 

Nagaland offers the intriguing zutho, a rice beer best complemented with smoked pork or dried fish. Head over to Arunachal Pradesh for their comforting thukpa noodle soup or devour unique momos that will redefine your dumpling expectations. 

Craving something more substantial? Meghalaya's jadoh, a hearty rice and meat dish, will hit the spot. And spice lovers, head straight to Garo Hills for their fiery fish preparations that will have you reaching for another plate (and maybe some water).

Taste the magic of the South

The southern streets of India are a party for your taste buds. Chennai's got jigarthanda — a creamy, dreamy drink that's like a milkshake on a cloud. Made with milk, almond gum, and a secret touch of sarsaparilla syrup, it's the perfect way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth. 

But South India has more to offer. Head to Kerala to indulge in pazham nirachathu, where ripe bananas are stuffed with a sweet mixture of coconut and jaggery, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed to perfection.

North India's Culinary Secrets 

The charm of the North lies not only in its breathtaking landscapes but also in its lesser-explored street food wonders. 

Take Lucknow, for example. Here, the streets are alive with the aroma of galouti kebabs. These melt-in-your-mouth minced meat masterpieces are bursting with a secret blend of spices that will have you wondering what took you so long to discover them. 

Want something vegetarian? Head to Punjab and get ready to fall head-over-heels for the Amritsari kulcha. A bread which is crispy and golden on the outside, giving way to a pillowy soft interior stuffed with a spicy potato or paneer mixture that's guaranteed to leave you wanting more.