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Best Places to Visit in India for Their Appetizing Food

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UDelhi chapter.

India, a country of diversities in every minute aspect, ranks out top in terms of hybrid cuisines, as well. It has the essence of spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits, with the riots of completely astounding hues of colors and savors. Trekking from south towards northern pole, covering right, left and center, there will be sacks of sweet & spicy refreshments found, that will not only soothe your paunch but will also sway you to visit there all over again, only to eat. So do you travel for food? Track on the Best Places to Visit in India for Their Appetizing Food…

1. Chole Bhature, Delhi

Zipped up? Yeah, that’s what is thrilling about these Chole Bhature. They can unknowingly heave up a person to full his/her gut by their irresistible scent. It could easily change a person’s mind to switch to them even if they have been wishing to have some other bread. Delhi is all around reserved with Chole Bhature shops or chains at every nook & corner, with every next vendor competently selling lip-smacking savors. So if you visit Delhi, how can you even miss these Chole Bhature?

2. Pav Bhaji, Mumbai

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Somya Sharma

Even if I’m full to throat, it drains out at once and for Pav Bhaji, my stomach goes all unfed for ages. You see, that’s the spell. Mumbai owes the tempt of this divine dish, served at every next corner you roam around. All they do to make it more bewitching is to toast the paos/buns with loads & heaps of butter that makes a great combo with its spicy bhaji. Served with heavenly cut onions and green chutney, they serve you hot and full-of-butter pao bhaji. And still it doesn’t end here as some outlets solely compete in terms of having over 100 customized types of pao bhaji to give you ample of choices and reasons to fall in love with it!

3. The South Indian Food, Tamil Nadu/ Kerala 

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Bhavya Bansal

Plain Dosa, Rava Dosa, Masala Dosa, Uttapam, Idli, Vada, Rasam all belong to this ward of India. These states can be visited, revisited, re revisited for this zestful taste of South Indian cuisine graced with hot sambar; white, red and green chutney. This taste can invite us at any hour of a day and can alarm us by fulfilling both of our desires of either eating light food or filling up empty stomachs. No wonder why people crave to fly southern for this mind-blowing cuisine to be relished in its own pretty sphere!

4. Khandavi & Dhokla, Gujrat

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Kartik Sharma

Woah! heavy spell, right? Seems like a name of some missile to be devoured to slay all unwanted stuff. Gujrati food- be it Dhokla, Khandavi, Farsan, Khaman, Fafda-Jalebi, Puran Poli, Dabeli, Basundi and the uneding list, all can make us vow to inherit them as our daily brunch. The aromatic garnishing of curry leaves, coriander, sautéed cumin, mustard and coconut on these light snack items make them simply irresistible. This pious cuisine is more of a snack category that could make you taste its every next form and will still keep you afar from getting bored. So wanna eat Dhokla, Khandavi? Chalo Gujrat chalen..

5. Momos, Sikkim

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Anirudh Krishnan

WOW Momos! Crawling to the middle zones, this flattering grub is originated from Sikkim in India. These sincere white dumplings have taken quite shapes and variations by different places to get more delectable. The irresistible essence of Momos happen to be due to its oregano-chilli flakes garnishing and hot spicy red sauce, that drives its customer crazyyyyy to gulp all of it at once. You may eat them at most parts of India as it has curbed most states with its palatable flavor, but if you wish to enjoy the true essence of Momos then board for Sikkim!

6. Puchka, Kolkata

Ever been to Kolkata? Bet you, now you will. For its spicy, heavenly luscious Paani Puri- Puchka. Kolkata is a hub of sweet and spicy grub, totally contrasting but still it stands out of others. Walk on any path to grab Puchka. The hawkers take up puri, fill in some potato and yellow dal, sprinkle some chutney and then the extremely spicy paani, and you won’t believe how incredibly yummy it tastes. It’ll indeed make you forget simple gol gappas. Spicy lovers- hungry yet?

7. Dal Baati Churma, Rajasthan 

Tired roaming in the hot sunny day and wish to eat something filling? Halt at Rajasthan’s finger-licking food destination. Sit and relax and you’ll be served with every rank of food wave- starting from light crispy snack to heavy main course with kheer to something sweet. Rajasthani Thali is like a navratna having a full-belly meal of many items and dal, batti, churma being supreme most. Whenever you feel like you’re getting slimmer and yearn for stuffing something of pure ghee with sapid flavours, drive off to deserts!

8. Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyderabad 

Heard of Hyderabadi Biryani a lot? Book tickets for this hunger-striking Biryani and settle yourself. The chicken Biryani infused with spicy taste can set the mood of its customers very aptly. Aiming to ponder over many parts of the country, this item has its toothsome flavors ruling at every next door of Hyderabad.

9. Makke Ki Roti- Sarso Da Saag, Punjab

Makke ki Roti, Sarso da Saag- let’s fill our bellies c’mon mere yaar! And yes it seems to possess that phenomenal magnetism- for if its Punjab, it has to be its peculiar meal and if that is there, then undoubtedly its Makke ki Roti, Sarso da Saag. The pouring of desi ghee on roti and lip-smacking sarso saag has no competition all over, as it strikes straight at your heart and steals all the love for this scrumptious food mates only found in the heart of Punjab.

Indeed, a list of travel destinations must have been booked in your brains as of now. Must be enjoying Momos of Sikkim, dreaming of Idli-Sambar of Kerala, wishing for Mumbai’s Pao-Bhaji while gulping Chole-Bhature of Delhi. As now you know the Best Places to Visit in India for Their Appetizing Food, are you aroused more to travel for food? Chalk out the colonies, and let’s conquer the world of grub!

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Srishti Jain

UDelhi '18

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