Badlapur is situated in the Thane District of the Indian State of Maharashtra and is renowned for its historical significance. It has a long and rich history, ruled by different dynasties and being a significant center of trade and commerce. The city also has many temples and historical sites that attract tourists and pilgrims. Badlapur is quite famous for its variety of street foods. Here are some delicious street foods of Badlapur which you’ll try once in your life.
1.Misal Pav
Misal pav is an Indian street food popular among Maharashtrians, consisting of a curry sauce made from sprouts topped with onions and farsan. It’s usually served with a pav, which is an Indian dinner roll. This curry sauce is cooked by simmering the sprouts (or moth beans or matki) in a blend of coconut, tomatoes, and spices. The usal is then dunked in a thin gravy infused with chili, onion, and spices, known as kat or rassa.
2.Vada Pav
Vada Pav is an excellent vegan street food snack popular in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra in Western India. Pav is a type of soft dinner roll, also known as a fluffy bun. It’s filled with a fried potato dumpling (batata vada) and spicy and sweet chili. It’s filling, yummy, and full of flavors and textures
3.Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji is a classic dish from Mumbai that’s become popular in India as street food. It first became popular in the ’90s as a lunch option for workers at textile mills. Nowadays, it’s a popular street food and restaurant special in Mumbai and other parts of India. The name “Pav Bhaji” comes from the fact that “pav” means bread rolls in Marathi and “bhaji” means vegetables or a mix of dry and gravy. So, when you mix them, it’s called Pav Bhaji
4.Samosa
This indian-street food is a must-try It’s got a crispy, spicy, and flaky outside layer of maida and a creamy, rich inside with mashed potatoes, peas, and spices. It is one of the most popular snacks among children of all ages and is often served with tea in the afternoon along with chutney. The best part about Samosa is that you can customize it to your liking – it’s got an excellent, tangy, and spicy taste without being too hot or too spicy.
5.Bhel Puri
Bhel puri, or bhel chaat, is one of India’s most popular savory snacks. It’s served in street carts all over the country. The most essential ingredients in the bhelpuri are puffed rice and ground nuts. Other components include potatoes, fried noodles, onion, and chili. To add a kick, tamarind or date chilies are usually added to the bhelpuri. Bhelpuri is very popular in Maharashtra and is often served as a beach snack or comfort food.
6.Ragda Pattice
If you’re walking in the streets of Badlapur, chances are you’ll find a place to buy and enjoy ragda pattice. It’s a typical example of Indian street food culture. This dish consists of two main components: Spicy gravy (ragda) cooked from white peas and Patties (pattice) cooked from potatoes. It is commonly served with onions and cilantro.
7.Dosa
Dosa is one of the most popular breakfast foods in South India. It is made from thin and crispy rice and black lentils and is served with coconut chutney and vegetable sambhar. It is healthy and easy to make and can be made in various ways. Dosa is a popular breakfast food in India, and you must try this dish as breakfast on the Badlapur streets.
8.Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken is one of India’s most popular street style smoked grilled chicken dishes and you’re sure to love it every time. It tastes incredible and is one of the best tandoori chicken recipes. Enjoy it with spicy mint-coriander chutney. For those seeking an exotic and spicy dish, Tandoori Chicken is the ideal choice.
9.Kanda Poha
Poha is a light and healthy breakfast dish that is easy to make. It is made with ground rice mixed with curry leaves and spices. You can add onion, potatoes or both onion and potatoes. You can also add grated carrots, boiled green peas, roasted peanuts, grated fresh coconut, and cashews to spruce up the nutritional profile of this dish. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves.
10.Batata Vada
Batata Vada is a delicious snack made from mashed potatoes and chickpea flour deep-fried and served hot. It’s the perfect accompaniment to tea, especially on rainy days. If you haven’t tried any of these tasty snacks from Maharashtra yet, now is the time.
11.Thalipeeth
Maharashtrian bread, also known as thalipeeth, is a type of bread that looks like a pancake. It’s made by adding a blend of cumin, cumin powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, and onion to the batter to give it that extra kick of heat and flavor. It’s made with bhajan multi-level flour. It is commonly served as a breakfast dish, but can also be consumed as a snack or as a savory accompaniment to a meal. It is typically served with butter, yogurt or curd and accompanied by tomato chutneys.
12.Shakarpara
If you’re looking for a tasty snack to pair with your favorite tea, Shakarpara might be the one for you. It is derived from a Persian snack known as ‘Shekarpareh’, and is also known as ‘Meethi Nimki’ by Maharashtrians. It can be found in many Indian states, from north to south. The flavor of this snack can range from sweet to spicy or salty, depending on the cooking method and ingredients used.
13.Dahi Puri
Dahi puri is a traditional Indian street snack originally from Maharashtra. It is made by hollowing out a puri shell, stuffing it with potatoes and chaat masalas, onions, and various chutneys, and then topping it with beaten yogurt, crispy sev (crunchy strands of flour) and a few freshly minted coriander leaves.
14.Cheese Grilled Sandwich
This cheese- grilled sandwich is a go-to street food from Badlapur. It comprises 3 slices of white bread with a carrot, cheese, potato, bell peppers, sweet corn, cucumber, onion, mint, and chutney on top. It comes in a toasted version too. This street food is trendy among teenagers as an appetizer.
15.Sabudana Vada
If you’re looking for a crunchy Indian fritter, you can’t go wrong with these Sabudana Vada Fritters. They’re made with a mix of tapioca, potatoes, peanuts, spices, and other ingredients. You can find these fritters at many places in Maharashtra. They’re also usually served hot and can be topped with chutneys or yogurt.
16.Frankie Roll
Frankie is a popular street food in Maharashtra. It’s a type of naan bread with an egg coating rolled up with a filling of mutton or chicken. The vegetarian version doesn’t have the egg coating, but the stuffing is made with paneer or potatoes. It’s a roll you can grab whenever you’re hungry, whether during the day or night.
17.Panipuri
Pani Puri is love at first sight and the pani puri that you will taste in Maharashtra will take your taste buds to a whole new level. Pani puri is one of the most famous street foods in the Maharashtra. You can have pani puri various waters, such as Hing Jeera water balls, Khatta meetha water balls, etc.
18.Chicken Shawarma Rolls
If you’re ever in the streets of Badlapur, you’ve got to check out the chicken shawarma rolls. Chicken shawarma rolls are a go-to dish for any non-veg lover. It’s marinated chicken roasted and then stuffed into a flatbread with all sorts of sauces, veggies, and cucumbers. It’s usually served with a salad or fries. Yum
19.Rice Chakli
Rice Chakli, also known as rice flour chakli or lentil chakli, is a deep-fried snack. It is made by adding rice flour or gram flour to a mixture of lentils and other ingredients such as sesame seed, cumin seed, coriander seed, and some spices. Rice chakli is round, crunchy, and golden brown. They are usually fried in oil and served hot.
20.Sabudane Khichdi
Sabudane ki khichdi is a quick and easy snack that’s packed with flavor. It’s also known as tapioca khichdi. It’s made by soaking the sabudana overnight and then frying it with cumin seeds and spices, potatoes, and crushed peanuts. It’s usually made in desi ghee in Maharashtra.
