The Street Food of Ahmedabad- EAT AWAY

Street food is the favourite food of many Gujaratis, as is evident when most after dinner walks end up with a round of snacks. Ahmedabad, the commercial capital of Gujarat,is one place where street food comes in all tastes & flavours & is much loved by the locals who are natural gourmet revellers. Many areas in Ahmedabad have food stalls & brilliant eateries.

Manek Chowk, that doubles up as a book-lovers paradise & an eat-out hub is conspicuous for the over 100 year old Chandra Vilas hotel. Chandra Vilas is home to first-rate Fafada & Farsan delicacies in an assortment of flavours. The fafda, a kind of fried snack made from Channa Atta, is everyone’s favourite.

The sandwiches available in the surrounding area are compelling to say the least. It is not easy to resist the Pineapple & the Ice cream sandwich. The young or the old cannot seem to have enough of the scrumptious fare on offer.

The simple Egg, one of the most nutritious food turns into a sublime delicacy in the speciality restaurant R.K Egg Eatery. The restaurant dishes out a mind boggling more than 250 egg preparations & is a favourite with the students of the National School of design in Pardi who can be seen going gaga over the spread.

The Khau Galli lives to its name with some of the most delectable cuisine including the Chinese & Italian. This is besides the usual Ahmedabadi fare. Some of the not-to-miss delights include the evergreen Pav-Bhaji, Chaat’s including the mouth-filling Pani-puri. Another delight, the boiled corn, can make your day.

The Gathiya Rath, is another place famed for its collection of fried snacks. Ahmedabad’s all time hits like the Khaman Dhokla are a rage in old Ahmedabad’s Raipur Bhajia House. The Khaman Dhokla, made from Curd & gram flour has travelled worldwide, but the sheer delight in having the Khaman Dhokla in the Gathiya Rath is unforgettable.

The Bhajiya, the ubiquitous Indian pastime food draws foodies like moth to a fire. Try the Bhajiya’s at the Bhajiya Stall run by the inmates of the Sabarmati jail. You will be lucky to grab a quick bite if at all, as the place is known for its long queues.

If you thought the meat-eater would be famished in Ahmedabad, think gain.Though largely vegetarian the compulsive non-vegetarian has all the freedom to indulge in a wholesome treat in the Bhatiyar Gali at Teen Darwaza, where Fish, Mutton & Chicken preparations send for the Shaukeen. The narrow lane has a chain of non-vegetarian food outlets that dish out Fried Fish, Chicken, Rogan josh amongst other meaty morsels .The Kheema Samosas of Bhatiyar Gali are like no other.

Juhapura is another jaunt the non-vegetarian food lover must make. The choice here ranges from the Chicken Dana to the Red Chicken roasted Tandoori- both in a class of their own.

At highly affordable prices there is little you could do to resist the irresistible street-food culture in Ahmedabad. You will surely carry some home for family.

Street Food In Dilwali Delhi

Kya khana hai yaar! Mazaa Aa gaya. This normally is the reaction of those grabbing a quick bite at a roadside eatery or a handcart in India’s capital city Delhi. The Papri Chaat or a Aloo kulla or the Gobi Mutar Samosa or Gol Gappas are the favourite of many in Delhi, tourists included. In fact a fulsome delicacy is just a street away in Delhi.

Chandni Chowk in old Delhi is home to some of the yummiest Chat preparations. There are various Chat houses in the area that compel the food-lover to overeat. The added incentive is the price. Without burning a hole in the pocket you can have the most amazing meal singing paeans of the treat you had.

The Parathewali Gali in Chandni chowk serves a variety of Parathas, each with its distinct flavour. Try the ones stuffed with Gobi, Aloo, Muli to realise something about yourself, which is -that you are a glutton too & are happy to be one. If you are a hotel owner you would certainly be looking at poaching the guy who makes the Parathas, but you will be disappointed because most of these joints are proprietary businesses going down years with passionate second or third generation entrepreneurs running the show.

Hiralal Chat Corner near, Chawri Bazaar, is a landmark destination for street food lovers. The Kulle is one of the specialities from here. This is a very specialized chaat where a tomato, cucumber, banana or a cucumber is emptied in the centre & stuffed with Pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, spices & chickpeas-not to be missed..

The fruit sandwiches are a speciality of Anil Jain & family in, Raghu Ganj, who also are absolute champions at the milkshake. Try their Chickoo Milk Shake for a truly sublime experience.

There is lots more actually, but the Chole Bature is the signature dish of Delhi. The texture of the Bathura & the sensational Chole Masala in almost every nook & corner of Delhi are peerless. The “Old And Famous Jalebiwala” – yes that’s the name of the shop dishing out the yummiest Jalebi’s has everything that a Jalebi can offer. Made from pure Ghee the circled favourite is worth going many a mile for.

The Ghantewala confectioners are the top name in the Sohanhalwa. They are kind of used to the adulation their Sohanhalwa commands for just about the last 220 years.

The Pt Mitthan Lal & Ved Prakash lemonwallas conjure up the most delectable soda lemon combinations. Soda mixed with Jeera Masala, Sugar Syrup & lemon makes for a super appetizer just as you are ready to for the binge.

Delhi street food is as good as it gets. Right from the Red fort to the Chandani Chowk & in the most non-descript places resides Delhi’s delicious street kitchen waiting for the foodie in you. Mazaa to Aana Hi Hai..