Top Street Foods from Every State in India That Every Foodie Must Try

Here's a flavorful journey through India’s most iconic street foods.

North India
- Delhi: Chole Bhature – Spicy chickpeas with fluffy fried bread.
- Uttar Pradesh: Kachori-Sabzi – Flaky kachoris with tangy potato curry.
- Punjab: Amritsari Kulcha – Stuffed flatbreads with butter and chickpeas.
- Haryana: Bhutte Ka Kees – Grated corn slow-cooked with spices.
- Uttarakhand: Aloo Ke Gutke – Smoky spiced potatoes.
- Jammu & Kashmir: Lakhanpur De Balley – Crispy lentil fritters.
- Ladakh: Skyu – Hand-rolled wheat pasta in broth.

West India
- Rajasthan: Kachori – Deep-fried and stuffed with spicy lentils/onions.
- Gujarat: Dabeli – Spicy potato bun with chutneys and pomegranate.
- Maharashtra: Vada Pav – Spicy potato fritter in a bun.
- Goa: Ros Omelette – Omelette in spicy chicken gravy.
- Madhya Pradesh: Poha Jalebi – Spiced rice with syrupy jalebis.
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu: Chicken Bullet – Spicy fried chicken bites.

South India
- Tamil Nadu: Idli-Sambar – Steamed rice cakes with lentil soup.
- Kerala: Parippu Vada – Crunchy lentil fritters.
- Karnataka: Akki Roti – Spiced rice flour flatbread.
- Andhra Pradesh: Punugulu – Crispy fritters from dosa batter.
- Telangana: Mirchi Bhajji – Stuffed deep-fried green chillies.
- Puducherry: Bondas – Fried potato balls in gram flour batter.

East India
- West Bengal: Puchka – Tangy water-filled puris.
- Odisha: Dahi Bara Aloo Dum – Lentil dumplings with spicy potatoes.
- Bihar: Litti Chokha – Roasted wheat balls with mashed veggies.
- Jharkhand: Thekua – Sweet fried jaggery-wheat treats.
- Chhattisgarh: Faraa – Steamed rice flour dumplings.
- Sikkim: Momo – Steamed dumplings with spicy chutney.

Northeast India
- Arunachal Pradesh: Thukpa – Noodle soup with veggies/meat.
- Assam: Laksa – Spicy noodle broth with fish and coconut milk.
- Manipur: Eromba – Mashed veggies with fermented fish and chillies.
- Meghalaya: Jadoh – Rice and meat cooked with local spices.
- Mizoram: Bai – Steamed veggies and pork with bamboo shoots.
- Nagaland: Smoked Pork with Bamboo Shoot – Smoky, spicy indulgence.
- Tripura: Mui Borok – Bamboo shoots and dried fish.

Coastal & Island Regions
- Andaman & Nicobar: Fish Curry – Coconut-rich spicy gravy.
- Lakshadweep: Tuna Fry – Crisp, spiced shallow-fried tuna.

Why You Should Try Them All
- Cultural richness: Each dish reflects local traditions and ingredients.
- Flavor diversity: From fiery to sweet, crunchy to soupy—there’s something for every palate.
- Travel inspiration: These foods are perfect excuses to explore India’s vibrant streets.