World Food Day: Best pocket friendly snacks to savour in Mumbai

Besides being the city of dreams, Mumbai is the place where nobody is partial when it comes to tasteful food. From office-goers, film stars and school children, every person has savoured the street food at least once. On the occasion of the World Food Day, we have compiled a list of the best street food delicacies from Aamchi Mumbai. So, what are you waiting for? Check them out.

Vada Pav

The first snack that comes to the mind of a Mumbaikar is Vada Pav. Soft bread cocooning the deep-fried dumpling is a treat to the tongue. The batata vada is made up of mashed potato perfectly blended with aromatic masalas. This mouth-watering delicacy is not only yummy and handy but also wallet-friendly. Dip this ball of happiness in spicy mint and tangy tamarind chutney to experience the true Mumbai flavours.

Chicken Shawarma 

This middle east cuisine has crawled its way up to the gullies of Mumbai and has aced the choice of residents. Shawarma consists of juicy meat stacked in pita bread or flatbread with crispy veggies and gooey hummus. You can relish the piping hot chicken shawarma in the city starting at pocket-friendly rates. Served with french fries, this dish is a true tummy filler.

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Pav Bhaji

Originating from the state of Maharashtra, Pav Bhaji is one of the most loved dishes amongst kids and adults alike. You can never get bored with its buttery and sizzling spicy flavours. Pav Bhaji is soft bun or bread served with steaming thick curry of mashed vegetables. This finger-licking delish is available with varied customizations including cheese pav bhaji, sandwich pav bhaji and masala pav. For even better taste, grab a bite with crunchy onions topped with lemon.

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Bhel Puri

Like other chaats, this savoury snack is the heart-beat of Mumbai. Bhel Puri has very interesting stories related to its origin. No matter how did it come into existence, this crumbly snack is loaded with gobble-worthy ingredients including chopped tomatoes and onions, rice puffs, mint and tamarind chutney to make your day better. Before shaking the mixture, top it with squeezed lemon and chaat masala.

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Misal Pav

Misal Pav is one of the most popular dishes in Maharashtra. Loaded with moth beans soaked in a spicy curry, this dish has the soul of Mumbaikars. Misal Pav is not just a snack but a wholesome meal to satiate your stomach. Topped with farsan, onion, lemon juice and coriander, this scrumptious dish is served with greasy tossed bread. To add to the taste, it is also served with buttermilk and yummilicious papad.

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