
Ujjain is a holy city that is an excellent attraction for Hindu pilgrims. Kumbh Mela is the magnificent fair held every twelve years here. This fair is celebrated near the Kshipra River. If you ever visit this glorious and wonderful fair, you will see many saints and devotees of lord Shiva. Various ceremonies happen here. You can also see a variety of food stalls selling local and other fast foods. These foods have a heavenly taste at budget-friendly prices. Here are the top top 20 must-try fast foods which you can have near Kumbh Mela.
1.Bhel puri
You can see several bhel puri stalls near Kumbh Mela. It is a famous Indian chaat. Its main ingredient is puffed rice. Other ingredients are papdis, coriander, potato, sev, and chutneys which give it a delicious taste. It has spicy, salty, sour, and sweet flavors. It not only tastes good but has nutritious value too.

2.Dhokla
While strolling through the fair, you will pass by sellers selling dhokla. It’s a yellow-colored soft and spongy dish made of gram flour. The ingredients, like coriander-chutney, curry leaves, and mustard seeds, give it a lovely flavor. It has a sweet-sour taste that stimulates your taste buds.

3.Ujjaini Poha
Ujjaini poha is a famous food of ujjain. It is sold frequently by the seller near Kumbh Mela. It is a healthy food with the main ingredient as flattened rice. The toppings of onion, groundnut seeds, tomato, lemon juice, and Ujjaini sev give it an excellent taste.

4.Sabudana Khichri
You can find sabudana khichri most frequently near the Kumbh Mela. It is less of a khichri and more of a chaat. Its main ingredient is sabudana which is rich in fiber, carbohydrates, and protein. Its other ingredients are groundnut seeds, sev, tomato, and onion. It tastes amazing.

5.Dahi Puri
Dahu Puri is a fantastic and crispy Indian chaat that you can find easily near Kumbh Mela. It is made from round crispy puris, also called ‘pani puri.’ A mixture of dahi (curd), sev, mashed potato, tamarind Chutney, and coriander chutney fills the Pani puri. These ingredients give this chaat a tangy, sour, and spicy flavor.

6.Sabudana Vada
Sabudana Vada is another food that you can find near Kumbh Mela. It is a deep-fried vada (patty) with crispiness and a mouth-watering taste. It is made from softened sabudana, meshed potatoes, fresh herbs, spices, and peanuts. It is served with tamarind chutney.

7.Jalebis
Jalebis are an all-time favorite dessert snack of Indians. You need not struggle to find jalebis near Kumbh Mela. These are readily available at the fair. These are round-shaped desserts. These are crispy from the outside and soft from the inside as sugar syrup is filled inside them.

8.Kachori
You can have a variety of kachori in Kumbh Mela, like aloo kachori, pyaz kachori, and masala kachori. These are round-shaped deep-fried shells that have a stuffing of onion, potato, or spices inside them. These are often served with either ‘aloo sabzi’ or chutneys.

9.Masala Dosa
If you crave South Indian food when you visit Kumbh Mela, you can easily find masala dosa here. It is a roll stuffed with mashed potatoes, mustard seeds, spices, and curry leaves. This roll is made from ground lentils and rice. It is crispy and served with sambhar and different chutneys like nariyal chutney.

10.Mahakal Than-dai
This is a famous than-dai of Ujjain, also called ‘Bhang Ghota’ than-dai. It is readily available near Kumbh Mela. It has a unique flavor. It is made from rabdi, curd, sugar, badam, kesar, gulabjal, mango, and khas-khas. All these ingredients together give it a delicious flavor.

11.Chole-Chaat Golgappe
Chole-chaat golgappe is a unique form of golgappe available near Kumbh Mela. These are made from puffed deep-fried shells crispy in texture and are colloquially called ‘pani puri.’ These pani puris are filled with spicy and tangy water along with Chola-chaat. These are eye-watering and spicy but taste delicious.

12.Chai Pakora
Chai pakora is a typical snack that is readily available near Kumbh Mela. The pakora is made from mashed potatoes, spices, and fresh herbs and then coated with gram flour paste. These pakoras are served with hot tea.

13.Rabdi
It is a dessert that you can have near Kumbh Mela. It tastes so yummy. It is a thick and creamy pudding-like dessert made from milk. The cardamom, Kesar, and dry fruits add a lovely flavor. The rabdi is also decorated with silver foil.

14.Dal Bafla
Dal bafla is a popular food of Ujjain, and you can’t miss it near Kumbh Mela. It is made from arhar dal paste that is kneaded into dough. The balls are made from this dough. Then these balls are first boiled in water and then baked. This dal bafla tastes fantastic and is served with ‘Malwa Dal.’

15.Samosa
Samosa is a crispy snack that is typical fast food near Kumbh Mela. Its crust is made from maida. It is stuffed with mashed potatoes mixed with peas, and spices and then deep-fried. You can enjoy it with green and red chutneys.

16.Makhan Vada
Makhan Vada is sweet vada. You must try it if you visit Kumbh Mela. It is a patty-shaped dessert made from maida flour. It is soaked in sugar syrup. It is similar to balushahi but softer than balushahi.

17.Sprout Chaat
Another must-have fast food near Kumbh Mela is sprout chaat. Sprouts are mixed with sev, papdi, spices, chopped onion, and tomatoes to make it a chaat. A few drops of lemon juice are sprinkled on it to give it a tangy flavor.

18.Hot-Dog Grill
A new style of hot dog is served here. It looks like a burger. It tastes amazing.

19.Matka Kulfi
Mouth-watering matka Kulfi is a must-try delicacy near Kumbh Mela. These are ice creams made from creamy milk.

20. Ujjaini Sev
Ujjaini Sev is a popular namkeen in Ujjain that you can try near Kumbh Mela. Ujjaini sev is different from other sev. It has its uniqueness. It is a crispy snack made from gram flour and flavored spices. It is a kind of namkeen.
