Samosas: These savory pastries are a staple of Indian street food. Samosas are filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat or lentils, then fried until crispy. They're often served with chutneys for dipping and make for a satisfying snack on the go.
Pani Puri/Gol Gappa: Pani Puri, also known as Gol Gappa, is a popular street food snack from India. It consists of hollow, crispy puris filled with a mixture of spicy tamarind water, chickpeas, potatoes, onions, and chaat masala.
Chaat: Chaat is a broad category of savory snacks that are popular street food items in India. In NYC, you can find various types of chaat, including Bhel Puri (puffed rice mixed with vegetables, chutneys, and spices), Papdi Chaat (crispy dough wafers topped with yogurt, chutneys, and spices), and Aloo Tikki Chaat (spiced potato patties topped with yogurt, chutneys, and crunchy toppings).
Kathi Rolls: Originating from Kolkata, Kathi Rolls are a popular street food item in India that has made its way to NYC. These wraps feature grilled skewers of marinated meat or paneer rolled in a flaky paratha or roti, along with onions, chutneys, and spices.
Dosa: Dosa is a South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, and it's a popular street food item in India. In NYC, you can find dosa served with various fillings, such as spiced potatoes, paneer, or vegetables, accompanied by coconut chutney and sambar (a lentil-based vegetable stew).
Vada Pav: Originating from Mumbai, Vada Pav is often referred to as the Indian version of a burger. It consists of a deep-fried potato patty (vada) served in a bun (pav) with spicy chutneys and sometimes fried green chilies.