World Food Day 2020: October 16 is celebrated internationally in honor of the founding date of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945. FAO is a UN organization that leads international efforts to overcome the hungry.
World Food Day is a day that reminds us that we must take a step to ensure that no one sleeps hungry near us. So here’s a pocket plan on how you can help those in need of food and make the World Food Day theme a success.
Indian streets are full of food vendors, be it in any state or city. Each state has its own style of delicacies that people enjoy at any time of the day. The best thing about Indian street foods is that they are cheap but delicious.
Here we bring you the list of the 5 best street foods in India:
Vada Pao: It is the Indian version of the most popular roadside burger and food, found mainly on the streets of Maharashtra. Vada Pao is the ultimate favorite staple food, which is made with a fried potato dumpling called sweet potato vada in the middle of a bun – Pav. Seasonings like chutneys and fried green chilies are added for better flavor. Some other street foods similar to Vadav pao are Misal Pav, Pav Bhaji, and Kande Pohe.
Chole bhature: A food that will make you forget to count calories. The capital of India is the best place to enjoy street foods in India as it offers them in abundance. You can find a wide variety of food stalls on the road. Chole bhature is a popular Punjabi dish but loved by most of the Indian people. Chole bhature is a popular breakfast item and can be found at any roadside food stall and even restaurants.
Litti chokha: It is the most famous dish and the soul food of states like Bihar, Jharkhand and East Utter Pradesh. Litti looks like a baati from Rajasthan but differs in taste due to its recipe. The dough is filled with ground chickpea flour and roasted over the fire. Chokha is made from potato, eggplant, and tomato. The combination is ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Make sure to try this wonderful street food from Patna.
Idli- Sambhar: It is the most favorite dish of South India, which is light and delicious. It is commonly served for breakfast and alongside peanut or coconut chutney. In Chennai, you can see many stalls selling Idli-Sambhar which tastes great. Vada Sambhar, Dosa and Upma are some other Chennai street foods.
Kachori: It is the famous street food in all of North India. Kachori is a true food lover’s delight, coming in a variety. It is equally popular with locals and tourists. Each of them has a super delicious taste.
So if you are planning to hit the streets, enjoy the delicacies and try to offer the same to a few in need. Happy World Food Day!
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