14 Street Foods in Indore That Cannot Be Missed

Talking of the street food in India, if there is one city that leaves spellbound with its variety, tastes, and usage of spices, it is Indore. The city is like a heaven for the foodies wishing to explore the varied Indian preparations. Though creating its own versions of dishes from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab, Indore still cannot be compared or falls back when compared to the original counterparts of these dishes. To lead to a right to the most popular hubs of street food Indore and their list of specialties a small list has been compiled below.

14 Street Foods in Indore to Indulge In

Street foods in Indore are varied and rich in flavors some of these best have been listed below for you.

1. Poha Jalebi

A common breakfast item in the city, poha jalebi is a spectacular combination of the spicy and tangy poha with the sweet jalebi. Though the combination seems off, in the beginning, the truthfully this dish is quite a delight to savor. For an additional flavor, a generous sprinkle of bhujia can also be added to the mixture.

• Best places to try: Young Tarang, Chappan Dukan

2. Khatta Samosa

A specialty certainly specific to this area, the khatta samosa is an inspiration from the traditional Indian fast food with potato filling. This dish differs in taste as it is much tangier in taste and comes with spicy and a sweet chutney on the side.

The complete combination of tangy, sweet, and spicy makes this dish an ever favorite street food in Indore.

• Best places to try: Swadisht Samosa Corner

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3. Namkeens

The Indian name for salties, namkeens are a favorite of the people of India. Among the best street food in Indore, the Indori namkeen is different from the others available across the country.

The Indori namkeen is crispier and richer in its flavors. Available in a variety of versions, the namkeen of the city is a specialty that tourists love to take back home.

• Best places to try: Om Namkeen, Rattan Namkeen,

4. Moong Bhajiya

Crispy fried balls of a mixture made from crushed lentils and spices, moong bhajiya is a popular evening snack for the people of Indore.

At times had for breakfast too, moong bhajiya is best when served hot right out of the kadai. Having a wonderful taste that is revealed through and through the treat, this is a dish that needs to be had in Indore.

• Best places to try: Agrawal 420, Mahalakshmi Stall, Uncleji Ke Moong Bhajiye

5. Dahi Vada

Extremely famous street food in Indore, dahi vada or Dahi vada is a dish comprising of fried and soaked balls of crushed lentils dipped in curd with the addition of spices and tangy chutneys to complete the taste.

This is one dish of Indore for which the words fall short and it is only the experience of tasting them that truly can help you understand their impeccability.

• Best places to try: Joshi Dahi Bada House

6. Bhutte Ki Kees

An absolute must try of Indore, bhutte ki kees is a specialty of this specific city. A common street food in Indore, bhutte ki kees is a dish prepared with mashed corns which after being boiled and crumbled are mixed with varied spices and gram flour to make them ideal for frying.

The end result is to this tedious process is a dish that is flavorsome and lip-smacking.

• Best places to try: Joshi Dahi Bada House

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7. Mawa Batti

The Indori version of the gulab jamun, mawa batti is a dish which is prepared with utterly rich ingredients. Full of rich and crispy nuts, these large balls of sweet are a palatable dish of the street foods in Indore. One of the best street foods in Indore, mawa batti should be tried on your visit to the city.

• Best places to try: Many stalls along Chappan Dukan sell this dish

8. Dal Bafla

Created by baking together wheat, curd, and spices, dal bafla is more like the famous Rajasthani dish, dal baati. To bake this dish to its impeccable taste, the balls of the above-said mixture are first immersed in water and set for a boil. It is only, when the ingredients have amalgamated perfectly, that these balls are baked to crispiness worth tasting.

• Best places to try: Swadisht Samosa Corner

9. Jaleba

One of most humongous versions of the traditional jalebi that you will witness is the most favorite street food in Indore.

Going by the name jaleba (as the name jalebi does not do justice to its size), this dish is savored as both as a meal and as a dessert. Not too expensive, when held in comparison with the size, Indori jaleba is a must try.

• Best places to try: Chappan Dukan

10. Hot Dog

Talking of the street foods that serve the taste buds of the youth of the city the best, the hot dogs are an ever favorite. Though not the same in composition as the popular hot dog, this dish still is has a flavor that people of Indore can’t get enough of. The Indori version of hot dogs is more like a burger, or sandwich.

• Best places to try: Johnny Hot Dog

11. Kulfi Faluda

A dish for the people with a sweet tooth, kulfi faluda has been running through the Indian veins since decades. Still a favorite, this impeccable dish is a hit street food in Indore. This dish is the perfect layering of the spaghetti sort noodles on top of an Indian version of the ice cream called kulfi and finally topped with sugar syrup for a palatable look and taste.

• Best places to try: Maduram Sweets, Nema Kulfi Faluda Centre

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12. Sabudane ki Khichdi

A flavor that people of Indore swear by, sabudane ki khichadi is a dish that is revealed through the city. This is a dish made from sautéing the boiled sabudana in the impeccable local spices with curry leaves and onions. Again among the best street foods in Indore, this dish is a must try.

• Best places to try: By Geeta Bhawan, Sawariya Chaat House

13. Garadu

Quite common across various stalls in the city, garadu is nothing but deep fried yams crisped to the perfect sound of crunch and tossed in various spices specific to the region. The touch of the lime to this street food makes it furthermore alluring for the locals and tourists alike. Though only seasonal (winter special), this dish falls among the favorite street foods in Indore.

• Best places to try: Various stalls in Khau Gali and across the city as well

14. Khopra Patties

A version of the traditional aloo patties or aloo tikki, the khopra patties are aloo tikkis stuffed with grated coconut (a real favorite of the region). Deep fried to an impeccable golden shade, these khopra patties are thoroughly relished in the city. Among the favorite street food of Indore, the khopra patties too are served with a tangy chutney on the side.

• Best places to try: Vijay Chaat House

The knowledge of the best street food places in Indore must have been obtained from the list above and their specialties also well understood. But this version of description forms a very small chunk of the experience of tasting the dishes aforementioned and it is only through witnessing their preparation and savoring them through your taste buds, do you truly understand the greatness of street food in Indore.

Wishing to increase our span of knowledge and our collection of experiences, we would love to hear your recommendations and suggestions with regard to the street foods in Indore in the comments section below. If you have had experiences or when you do experience, do share the same with us.

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