Neha Vasist 
The best way to know the local food of a place would be it’s street food. Yes, there certainly is a risk of hygiene and cleanliness. But, when the food gets certified by many people who live and breathe the city of Indore, the worries must certainly take a backseat.
Food from the streets of Indore, homes and its restuarants are listed, to make your mouths water and wish to be in Indore!
Talking of the street food in India, if there is one city that leaves spellbound with its variety, tastes, and usage of spices, it is Indore. The city is like a heaven for the foodies wishing to explore the varied Indian preparations. Though creating its own versions of dishes from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab, Indore still cannot be compared or falls back when compared to the original counterparts of these dishes.
1. Dahi Bada
Soft vadas & yummy masalas!
Dahi Bada, or Dahi Vada as we call it, is extremely famous in Indore. The best place to taste most of the street food dishes is at Sarafa Bazaar. Try out the Dahi Bada at Joshi Dahi Bada House, Sarafa. The badas here are prepared in style, with them sometimes being tossed in the air, much like a pizza base! The masala sprinkled on it is out of this world and you must taste it to believe it.
2. Poha Jalebi
A combination of sweet, spicy & crunchy!
This is a very popular breakfast dish among the citizens of Indore. While you might wonder how the sweetness of jalebi and the saltiness of poha will be together, the truth is, it’s a wonderful combination! Farsan or namkeen sev is also sprinkled on the poha, to add a crunchy texture to the soft grains. Biting into a juicy jalebi in the midst of eating poha, will provide your tastebuds with a truly delightful experience. You will find the best Poha Jalebi at Young Tarang, Chappan Dukan.
3. Indori Namkeen
If you are in Indore, don’t forget to get some Indore Namkeen packed. With a large variety of namkeens offered you can choose to sample the namkeen before you buy. You can choose from Mathri, Chikkis, Indore Sev, Aloo Bhujia and other amazing namkeens. Om Namkeen in Indore is one of the best namkeen shops in Indore to do the namkeen shopping from.
4. Kulfi Faluda
With rising mercury levels, the Indian ice-cream, Kulfi Faluda comes to the rescue. Offered in shops like Maduram Sweets and Nema Kulfi Faluda centre will give you a much-needed ice-cream break if you happen to visit the city during the summer season.
5. Khopra Patties
Unlike any other regular potato patties, Khopra Patties has its own unique factor. The Khopra Patties or Coconut Patties are aloo tikkis stuffed or filled with grated and garnished coconut and then are deep-fried. It is served with a tangy red chutney which enhances its taste. This uniqueness of Khopra Patties makes it popular in Indore. The best khopra Patties seller in Indore is Vijay Chaat House in Chappan Shop.
6. Garadu
It is a winter special street food in Indore and is found in almost all local food stalls across the city. It is a variety of Yam and is considered as one of the tastiest winter delicacies in Indore. Here, the root is chopped and fried twice before being tossed (saute) in spices and lime juice. This crispy and spicy snack during the cold winter season is capable of giving any potato wedge a run for its money.
7. Bhutte ki Kees
Mashed corn dripping with ghee and mixed with delicious spices!
Bhutte ki Kees is a speciality in Indore. It’s a very popular street food item and every tourist who visits does not leave without trying it out. Essentially, this dish is made with boiled and mashed corn fried in ghee. It’s then mixed up with besan, hing, jeera and a lot of other spices. It tastes really delicious! The best place to get this? Joshi Dahi Bada House, again!
8. Mawa Baati
A larger than life gulab jamun with a nutty filling!
Mawa Baati is one of the most delicious sweets of Indore. It is, for all intents and purposes, like a large gulab jamun. It’s filling consists of crispy and rich nuts. You can taste the Mawa Baati at any of the stalls along Chappan Dukan.
9. Sabudane Ki Khichdi
Indore offers lip-smacking Sabudane ki Khichdi that you absolutely cannot miss. Be it the from the food joint near Geeta Bhawan or one near Greater Kailash hospital; you will swear by the taste once you try.
10. Johnny Hot Dog
These are not exactly the Hot-Dogs but more of burgers, banjos and sandwiches. It has been running for decades and is one of the obvious favourites among the youngsters in Indore.
11. Jaleba
The biggest jalebi you will ever see!
If you have space in your tummy after all that food, head over to any of the sweet stalls along Chappan Dukaan and buy yourself a jaleba. This is a giant jalebi that one person alone can definitely not finish! It’ll feel like you’ve eaten both a meal and dessert, rolled into one! Its best to share this one!
12. Malpuas
A sweet dish made up of milk, mawa and sugar syrup is winter’s speciality of Indore. An indulgent dessert for festive occasions, malpua are fried pancakes flavored with fennel and cardamom and dunked in sugar syrup!
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10 Best Indore Street Food Delicacies For The Person Who Wants To Savour It All
