Iconic Indian Street Food Snacks

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Which of these is a popular street food snack in Mumbai, known for its spicy and tangy flavor?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Bhelpuri

  3. Pav Bhaji

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vada Pav is a vegetarian burger made with a potato patty (vada) sandwiched between two pieces of bread (pav), served with a spicy chutney and green chili.

What is the name of the popular street food snack in Delhi, consisting of deep-fried potato patties served with yogurt, tamarind sauce, and spices?

  1. Gol Gappe

  2. Aloo Tikki Chaat

  3. Dahi Puri

  4. Samosa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aloo Tikki Chaat is a savory snack made with crispy potato patties topped with yogurt, tamarind sauce, spices, and garnished with coriander leaves.

Which street food snack is famous in Kolkata, known for its sweet and syrupy taste?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Jalebi

  3. Sandesh

  4. Mishti Doi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jalebi is a sweet snack made by deep-frying batter in circular shapes, then soaking it in sugar syrup.

What is the name of the popular street food snack in Chennai, made with rice flour and served with coconut chutney and sambar?

  1. Idli

  2. Dosa

  3. Vada

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is a steamed rice cake served with coconut chutney and sambar, a lentil-based soup.

Which street food snack is famous in Hyderabad, known for its flaky pastry and spicy filling?

  1. Biryani

  2. Haleem

  3. Samosa

  4. Mirchi Bajji


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Samosa is a deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, onions, and peas.

What is the name of the popular street food snack in Lucknow, made with minced meat and spices, wrapped in a thin bread and deep-fried?

  1. Kebabs

  2. Biryani

  3. Chaat

  4. Kulfi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kebabs are grilled or fried minced meat skewers, often served with mint chutney and onions.

Which street food snack is famous in Jaipur, known for its crispy texture and tangy flavor?

  1. Pani Puri

  2. Dahi Bhalla

  3. Papdi Chaat

  4. Mirchi Vada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pani Puri is a crispy semolina ball filled with spiced water, tamarind sauce, and potato.

What is the name of the popular street food snack in Ahmedabad, made with chickpea flour batter and served with a sweet and tangy sauce?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khaman

  3. Fafda

  4. Jalebi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla is a steamed chickpea flour cake served with a sweet and tangy sauce.

Which street food snack is famous in Bhopal, known for its spicy and tangy flavor?

  1. Poha Jalebi

  2. Samosa

  3. Chole Bhature

  4. Bhutta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Poha Jalebi is a combination of flattened rice (poha) and jalebi, served with a spicy and tangy sauce.

What is the name of the popular street food snack in Amritsar, made with chickpea flour batter and deep-fried?

  1. Kulcha

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Pakora

  4. Lassi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pakora is a deep-fried batter-coated vegetable or meat snack.

Which street food snack is famous in Varanasi, known for its sweet and creamy texture?

  1. Malaiyo

  2. Kachori

  3. Jalebi

  4. Lassi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malaiyo is a sweet and creamy milk-based dessert.

What is the name of the popular street food snack in Agra, made with minced meat and spices, grilled on skewers?

  1. Seekh Kebab

  2. Biryani

  3. Samosa

  4. Kulfi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seekh Kebab is a grilled minced meat skewer, often served with mint chutney and onions.

Which street food snack is famous in Shimla, known for its crispy texture and spicy flavor?

  1. Momos

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Pakora

  4. Kulfi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Momos are steamed or fried dumplings filled with minced meat or vegetables.

What is the name of the popular street food snack in Mysore, made with rice flour batter and served with coconut chutney?

  1. Dosa

  2. Idli

  3. Vada

  4. Bisi Bele Bath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dosa is a thin pancake made from rice flour batter, served with coconut chutney.

Which street food snack is famous in Goa, known for its sweet and tangy flavor?

  1. Bebinca

  2. Samosa

  3. Chole Bhature

  4. Kulfi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bebinca is a layered cake made with coconut milk, eggs, and sugar.

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