Street Food Delicacies That Are Best Enjoyed In Winters

Street food caters to hungry snackers all through the year and they are a quick fix for all our hunger pangs. From students to busy employers, delicious, budget street food is the go-to breakfast or snack for all. We just can’t resist the urge of digging into these not-so healthy, yet so-scrumptious roadside delights!

However, these snacks become extremely irresistible during the cold winter months. From hot steaming cuppas of ginger tea and molten sweet jalebis to fried kachoris—these Indian street snacks will warm your tummy and your heart.

Daulat ki Chaat

Daulat ki Chaat

If you've ever stepped into the tiny lanes of Chandni Chowk, then there’s a very low chance that you haven’t experienced this beautiful dish. (Also, stop living under a rock!) 

Also known as malai makhan, it is a light and frothy mixture made from churned milk and cream. 

This dish only makes an appearance during the bone chilling months. The garnishing of malai, khoya, pistachio and powdered sugar gives this delight a mildly sweet taste.

Jalebi

Jalebi

Crispy golden jalebis brought straight out of a cauldron of hot sugar syrup are powerfully tempting! 

Cold wind combined with the sweet taste takes you straight into a heavenly bliss. 

Jalebis are at times coupled with milk in Delhi and Punjab, but in other places, such as Indore and Udaipur, jalebis served with poha is a favorite combination. 

Sarson ka Saag

Sarson ka Saag

Winters are definitely incomplete without the punjabi delicacy - sarson ka saag and makki ki roti, with melted butter on the side of course. Not only is this treat exclusive to winters because of the seasonal availability of sarson, it is also the wholesome dish that your taste buds crave.

 Gajar Ka Halwa 

 Gajar Ka Halwa

This is the eternal winter comfort food. Tasting extremely delightful in the chilly weather, the piping hot halwa is definitely worth the extra calories. Almost all sweet shops offer it during winters.

Litti Chokha 

Litti Chokha

An amazingly mouthwatering cuisine, this popular dish of Bihar is one of the traditional cuisines that can be eaten as breakfast, lunch as well as dinner. Known as the Bihari version of Dal Batti of Rajasthan, it is a spicy curry or chokha made from brinjal or mashed potato and is served with Litti or bread made from grams.

Kebabs 

Kebabs

Let’s accept the fact that Kebabs are like a beautiful accessory that can go with anything, anytime! As simple as meat on a stick or just a mutton roll, this roadside relish is mostly preferred by all to fill the stomach AND the heart in a few bucks! 

Chhole - Bhature

Chhole - Bhature

Pillowy bhaturas served with spicy chole laced with delicious gravy with a splash of chutney is the ultimate street snack in winters. One could spot numerous roadside stalls serving piping hot bhaturas and there’s almost always a crowd of hungry folks around them.

This Punjabi street food has taken food lovers by storm. If you're craving for soulful food in winters, then chhole bhature fits in like a puzzle. 

Mirchi Ke Pakode

Mirchi Ke Pakode

This sought- after street snack in Rajasthan is also known as Jodhpuri mirchi vada. The big-sized green chilies, slit open and stuffed with spicy potato filling is heavenly. What makes this Rajasthani street food even more desirable in winters is the crispy deep fried coating, which is done after dipping the mirchis in besan batter. 

Now, that we have shared with you a list of popular street foods of India, bring them on your winter bucket list and get on a mission to savour each one of them, at least once in life. Bring out the foodie in you and get going. Happy eating!