Flavoursome Fast Foods of Mumbai

Vada Pav

The delectable Vada Pav also called as Bombay Burger is a spicy vegetarian fast food and often relished as a breakfast delicacy. The Vadas are prepared by deep-frying spiced up gram flour batter coated dumplings of mashed potatoes seasoned with the spices, like- diced green chillies, salt, turmeric powder, mustard seeds, Heeng (asafoetida) etc. and served hot by placing inside a sliced Pav (bread bun) along with green coriander/ mint chutney, fried green chilies and tomato sauce. This delicious snack is not only nutritious but also keeps you energized for the day’s work ahead.

Pav Bhaji

Scrumptious Pav Bhaji originated in mid eighteenth century as a fast lunchtime delicacy for textile workers in Mumbai is now available across the country and liked by people of all age groups. The spicy Bhaji (a thick vegetable curry) is prepared by stir-frying seasonal vegetables, like- mashed potatoes, bottle guard, cauliflower, beans, green peas, diced tomatoes, green chilies, ginger etc. seasoned with spices and served hot by garnishing with green coriander leaves, sprinkled with Pav Bhajji Masala and dollop of butter along with butter baked bread buns, lemon wedges and salad. This lip smacking dish is not only filling but also good enough to satiate your hunger pangs.

Bombay Sandwiches

This delectable Bombay Sandwich is a spicy snack and favourite street food of Mumbai savoured as breakfast. The dish is prepared from plain or toasted buttered bread slices thoroughly applied with spicy green coriander chutney, placed with sliced boiled potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cucumber etc. and served instantly by garnishing with Chat Masala, black salt, roasted cumin seeds, ground black pepper. This spicy dish certainly satiates your food cravings and hunger.

Frankie

Originated in Old Mumbai in early nineteenth century, Frankie is one of the most famous street foods of Mumbai savoured as a snack or light lunch or dinner dish. The round Tikkis (patties) made by shallow-frying the boiled mashed potatoes, broccoli, sliced onions etc. seasoned with normal spices, cumin powder, Chat Masala etc., added with diced green chilies, ginger, garlic, green coriander leaves etc., wrapped around a shallow-fried wheat or whole wheat Roti topped with spiced up yogurt and diced onions. Served hot with yogurt sauce, it is quite nutritious as well filling.

Dosa

Although Dosa is originally a South Indian delicacy, it is a frequently relished street food of Mumbai. Made from fermented batter of the overnight soaked black gram (Urad Dal) and rice shallow-fried on a griddle in a crisp and thin crepe till it turns golden brown, added with spiced up mashed potatoes in the center. The dish is highly delicious to relish with tangy Sambhar (a spicy stew of lentil pigeon pea and seasonal veggies) and spicy coconut chutney. A variety of fusion and creative Dosas are served in Mumbai.

Bhel Puri

The lip smacking Bhel Puri is an iconic Street Food originated within street food vendors and cafes of Mumba and now available whole of India. The blog remains incomplete without the mention of this sweet, savoury and tangy snack that is basically a Chat. It is the best snack to go to along various beaches of Mumbai, like- Juhu or Chaupati. Prepared from puffed rice also called as Bhel, Sev (a savoury vermicelli like spicy snack), sliced boiled potatoes, onions, tomatoes, etc. and Puri (a thick deep-fried wheat flatbread) flavoured with a variety of sweet and sour tamarind and green coriander/ mint chutneys and sprinkled with Chat Masala and served instantaneously. Light on the stomach, the delicious Chat is nutritious, low in fat and a perfect light refreshment.

Pani Puri

Mouthwatering Pani Puri also known as Gol Gappe is again a very popular snack and street food of Mumbai now served across the country. Made from crunchy wheat flour puffed Puris stuffed with mashed boiled potatoes and diced onions, green chilies etc, seasoned with a little salt, red chili powder, Garam Masala, flavoured with spicy green coriander and tangy tamarind chutneys, dipped in tangy mint flavoured water (Pani) and served instantly is irresistible to try for its sweet, sour and spicy flavours.

Bun Maska

Drooling Bun Maska is yet another luscious fast food available in streets of Mumbai and relished as a perfect breakfast or tea-time snack. Highly palatable to your taste buds and easy to make at home, this simple yet highly delicious cuisine prepared from the soft and sweet buns or loafs generously applied with chilled whipped cream and salted layered with ground sugar and served with a hot cup of tea is sure to satiate hunger pangs.

Ragda Pattice

Scrumptious Ragda Patties is a again a widely savoured famous street food and a spicy snack sure to tickle your palate. This spicy dish made from shallow-frying mashed boiled cutlets, added with Ragda prepared with overnight soaked green or dry peas fried with diced onions, garlic, ginger etc. seasoned with an array of normal spices and cooked in a thick curry. Served hot by garnishing with finely cut onions, tomatoes, sprinkled with Chat Masala and squeezed with a dash of lemon is very nutritious as well filling and can be made easily at home.

Kanda Poha

Another street food which is easy to cook and light on stomach is Kanda Poha. This tangy and spicy mixture of finely chopped onions, green chilies, peas, and chopped potato is relished with raw after the garnishing with some lime juice and fresh coriander.

These are some of the delectable Fast Foods of Mumbai that can be easily prepared at home and are also available at the nearby street vendors or eateries abundantly. If you wish to know more about such delicacies and locate your nearby joints, download the app right away!