Street food of Mumbai is the foodstuff which is sold by
dealer trade hawkers from convenient market stalls in Mumbai. The financial
capital of India, Mumbai is very well known in all over the world for its
unique street foods. People from all monetary classes eat street food almost
round the clock and it is sometimes felt that the flavor of street food is good
as compare to the costly restaurants in the city. So, here we are giving you a
list of 10 best mouth watering street foods that you can have in Mumbai.
1. Vada Pav
Vada Pav is the one thing that you will easily find in every
corner, street and crossroad in Mumbai. Pav is basically an Indian bread bun
and a fritter stuffed with mashed potato in between the bread is named as
‘Vada’. This delectable dish is served with sweet and spicy chutneys and green
fried chilies. There are over 50,000 Vada pav stalls in Mumbai and gives an
assortment of Vada Pav styles such as cheese, schezwan, or grilled.
2. Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji is now obtainable all over India with the local
variations. But, the customary Maharashtrian Pav Bhaji is an evergreen desired.
Pav is basically bread which is heated on a pan with a light use of butter and
‘Bhaji’ is a Marathi word which is for vegetables. In Pav Bhaji a range of
vegetables mashed and then cooked with spices and seasonings. Hence, Pav Bhaji
is a treat as well as delight for every Mumbaikar.
3. Frankie Roll
Mumbai is said to be the origin of Frankie Roll which consists of
flour wraps which is filled with the eggs, cheese, mashed potatoes, chicken or
mutton. The key ingredient is complemented by the spicy sauces and raw onion.
Moreover, this is very delectable and you can also choose between the non
vegetarian and vegetarian Frankie Roll as per your choice.
4. Pani Puri
Pani Puri is known by different names in all over the India and a
street snack that is famous everywhere. This wonderful dish consists of a round
and hollow fried crisp Puri which is stuffed with a mixture of potatoes,
chickpeas, tamarind chutney. The most important ingredient in this dish is
spicy water. Moreover, there is nothing more divine that the explode of
flavor in your mouth when you chew up on the Puri and permit the ingredients inside
it do the magic.
5. Bhel Puri
Bhel puri is one of the mainly widespread all-day snacks and is a
type of flavorful chaat.. In this dish there is a crunchy, sweet and sour mix
of puffed rice, chopped onion and tamarind chutney. It is mixed and then eaten
on the spot and most vendors will make up their own variations. Chowpatty Beach
in Mumbai is the home of bhel puri, where it should be eaten while ambling
along the beach.
6. Kebab
Kebabs are mainly originated in the Middle Eastern countries, this
is one delicacy that has hardened its cooking hold over the non-vegetarian fans
in Mumbai. It is basically consists of chunks of fish or red meat that are
marinated and grilled over a BBQ pit by using a skewer. Therefore, you must
have it on a visit to Mumbai.
7. Kheema Pav
We have already told you that Mumbai people or Mumbaikars love
“Pav” or bread rolls. Another widespread dish in Mumbai is known as Kheema Pav.
It is Pav with a dish of minced meat that is prepared by using various spices.
Additionally, it is served with many sides such as onions, lemons and pickles.
8. Falooda
Falooda is mainly a sweet dish which is mainly presented in a
glass. It comprises of vermicelli, flavored milk, tapioca pearls as well as
chunks of gelatin. It is usually made with rose flavored milk and garnished
with rose syrup. In addition to this, now a days you can find it as a scoop of
ice cream in the glass. This pleasantly chilled glass of bliss is “Mumbai version”
of a chocolate sundae.
9. Dosa
Dosa is a staple South Indian dish and is a thin pancake like food
which is prepared of using fermented rice batter. This dish has left its
mark all over the nation and Mumbai mainly. The variety offered in Mumbai when
it comes to Dosa is marvelous. Masala Dosa, Cheese Dosa, Plain Dosa are some
types of Dosas and are very scrumptious.
10. Sandwiches
Everybody is known with this one snack, Sandwich. It is dish not
from India but it has made a good impression on Indian people. The roadside
sandwiches in Mumbai although, have its own story. Besides, there are limitless
variations of Sandwich that are mayonnaise, schezwan, egg, cheese, toasted,
grilled, vegetable and many more.
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