Vada Pav is a popular spicy fast food dish native to the Indian state of Maharashtra and originated in the city of Mumbai. It consists of a vada (potato fritter) used as a patty between pav (unsweetened buns). It is one of the most famous dishes and found everywhere from railway platforms to restaurants. And since then, there have been abundant variations of these roadside burgers.
Chutney Vada Pav
$4.99
Spiced potato dumpling, mashed between 2 buns.
Samosa Pav
$4.99
Desi-Sandwiches
Bombay Veggie Grill
$6.99
Paneer Veggie Grill
$6.99
Shredded paneer, corn kernels and chopped veggies mixed with spicy sandwich chutney and mozzarella cheese.
Meals
Yes, you can get an entire meal street side in India. A street meal is usually a spicy vegetable curry or sabji (spiced spices) served vegetables with sauteed any type in of oil bread.
Chole Bhature
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Mini Gujarati Thali
$8.99
A small version for a small appetite or just to taste. Potato-eggplant curry, mixed vegetable curry, Gujarati dal (sweet-sour and spicy), 3 whole wheat rotis and basmati rice.
Street Chaat
Chaat since we already know how culturally varied India is, let's begin this journey of experiencing Indian street food from the North. The word 'chaat' is popularly believed to have its roots from the Hindi verb 'chaatna' which means 'to lick' - and the name is absolutely apt since it is finger licking good. If eaten with the hands, licking will become an involuntary enjoyment!
Pani Puri
$5.99
It is a hollow, round crusty shell called puri; to which you add a potato and black chickpea mix, tamarind chutney and the spicy coriander-mint water. You put the whole puri in your mouth and there will be a burst of sweet, spicy, minty and tangy flavors. An unbelievable experience of a multitude of flavors all at once.
Samosa Ragda
$6.99
Mashed samosa, warm green pea curry, mint-cilantro chutney, sweet chutney, garlic chutney, topped with onions, sev and spices. A perfect snack for that warm, fuzzy feeling on a cold, rainy day.
Pakodas
The aroma of the wet mud and the pitter-patter of raindrops falling on the window sill makes every Indian remember 'Pakodas' and 'Chai'. This is the most divine combination of cold weather and food. 'Pakodas' are like vegetable fritters, sometimes served with one or more chutneys and is usually eaten as a tea-time snack.
Cut Mirchi
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This nutty yet spicy dish will give you a sense of tasteful satisfaction. Banana peppers, deep fried, then cut and filled with peanut masala, onions, cilantro and lime.
Mix Vegetable Pakoda
$6.99
An all-time favorite is these mixed vegetable pakoras. Chopped carrots, cabbage, onions, spinach, sweet bell peppers, spices, deep fried in chickpea flour batter and served with tamarind chutney and mint-cilantro chutney.