8 Mumbai Street Foods That Must Be Given A Try

Gateway of India, Marine Drive and Juhu Beach, these are some of the most famous places in Mumbai. Not only places, Mumbai is also known for its mouth-watering street food. From butterlicious pav bhaji and spicy bhel puri to sweet falooda and tangy gola chuski, Mumbai street food will always leave you craving for more. Read on to make a list of food items that you need to try, the next time you are in ‘The City of Dreams’.

Pav Bhaji

Going to Mumbai and not eating its famous pav bhaji is like going to a theatre and not watching a movie. It is not only the most famous street food in Mumbai but is also the tastiest. You will find pav bhaji stalls at every nook and cranny of Mumbai, which will not only serve you this appetizing food with dollops of butter but will also satiate your hunger pangs.

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Ragda Pattice

Ragda pattice is not only a scrumptious street food but can also be eaten in place of a full-course meal. This filling meal is made of ragda and pattice. Ragda is prepared by making a slurry of chickpeas and other spices. The pattice is made by deep frying mashed potato balls. While serving, pattice and ragda are crushed together. Garnishing of chopped tomato, onions and sauces makes the dish flavoursome.

Sev Puri

Another finger-licking dish from Mumbai, sev puri is a version of pani puri. Sev puri doesn’t contain mint water and is served in the form of a chat. Small puris are topped with a mixture of mashed potatoes, tomatoes, onions and green chili. Mint and tamarind chutney is also used in the process. Finally, it is garnished with some pomegranate seeds and loads of sev, which makes the dish even more tempting.

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Bombay Sandwich

The Bomaby sandwich or the three-layered sandwich is typically famous for having the most unique fillings. It is made with buttered bread slices and stuffed with slices of potato, onion, cucumber, tomato and beetroot. The three-decker sandwich is usually served with potato chips orfrench fries. These sandwiches also have a grilled version and taste best with mint chutney.

Vada Pav

Vada pav, gained its popularity because of its cost-effectiveness and the ease of eating on-the-go. You just had to shell a few notes and you could easily grab a filling bite, while on your way to the office. It is prepared by stuffing a pav with a vada, which is made with mashed potatoes. Usually served with different varieties of chutney and green chili, vada pav is a yummy delight.

Bhelpuri

The hustle and bustle of Chowpatty, the serene gushing waves of the Arabian sea and a spicy plate of bhel puri. Sounds like a perfect set up to spend your evening, right? Made with puffed rice, chopped vegetables, tamarind and chili chutney, Mumbai’s bhel puri will tantalize your taste buds. Bhel puri is seasoned with sev, coriander, lemon and amchur powder to make it tastier.

Falooda

Enough of salty and spicy food; it is now time to move to something sweeter. Falooda is basically an Indian adaptation of a Persian dessert, which is prepared with milk and vermicelli. The drink also contains almonds, pistachios, rose syrup, and basil seeds, which increased its richness. Topped with ice-cream, falooda is the best perfect dessert to beat the heat during summers.

Gola Chuski

From sweet, sour to tangy, Mumbai gola chuski is available in a variety of flavours. Made by traditionally grating ice and drenching it in concentrated flavours, gola chuski is an evergreen dessert. Available in flavours ranging from kala khatta and rose to green apple and watermelon, gola chuski is a must have street food, when in Mumbai.

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