Street Food

Two of Delhi’s most popular street foods. Aloo tikki chaat is made from crispy potato patties topped with spiced chickpeas, yoghurt, tamarind chutney, and various chaat masalas. Samosa chaat features a smashed samosa served with similar toppings, creating a delicious blend of textures and flavours.

Also known as pani puri or puchka in other parts of India, Gol gappe, are hollow, crispy puris filled with spicy tamarind water, chickpeas, and potatoes. This quintessential Delhi street food is known for its burst of flavours and is a favourite among locals and tourists alike.

Though having originated in Tibet and Nepal, momos have found a loving home in Delhi. The influx of Tibetan refugees brought these delightful dumplings to Delhi, where they quickly became a beloved street food. Momos are steamed or fried dumplings filled with a variety of stuffings, from vegetables to chicken to pork. The accompanying spicy red chutney is what sets Delhi’s momos apart, offering an extra kick of flavour.

Popular street snack in Delhi, made from fried lentil fritters (laddoos) served with grated radish and tangy green chutney. This dish is crunchy, flavourful, and offers a refreshing mix of textures, making it a perfect snack for any time of the day.

The quintessential Delhi street food, offering a delightful mix of flavours and textures. It features crunchy papdi (crispy fried dough wafers) paired with soft dahi bhalla (lentil dumplings), drizzled with tangy tamarind chutney, spicy mint chutney, and a generous dollop of yoghurt. Topped with chaat masala, pomegranate seeds, and sev, it strikes the perfect balance between sweet, sour, and spicy. Locals swear by this as a refreshing snack that you simply cannot miss while wandering through Delhi’s bustling markets. Food bloggers consistently rank it as a "must-try" when in the capital.

Popular Delhi street food, known for its simplicity and heartiness. It features soft, pillowy kulchas (leavened bread) served with a spicy and tangy chickpea or white pea curry. This humble dish has its roots in Punjab but has become a staple on the streets of Delhi, where it is enjoyed by everyone from office-goers to shoppers taking a break from their retail adventures. What sets it apart is the perfect balance of spice and the comfort of freshly baked kulchas. Mutter Kulcha has been featured in multiple food shows that highlight Delhi’s street food scene, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

It’s said that the kachori was created by a clever halwai (sweet maker) in Rajasthan, and the recipe travelled to Delhi with traders where kachoris are stuffed with a spiced lentil mixture and fried until crisp. When paired with the spicy potato curry, it becomes a hearty and satisfying snack.

Crisp-fried spinach leaves (palak patta) form the base, topped with the usual chaat suspects—tangy tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, yoghurt, and a sprinkle of chaat masala. The dish offers a surprising combination of health and indulgence, as the crispy spinach gives a satisfying crunch, while the yoghurt and chutneys provide a refreshing burst of flavour. This dish is a great alternative to the more commonly found chaat options like papdi chaat or aloo tikki, and it’s becoming a rising star in the Delhi street food scene.