Heat oil and add cumin seeds. Add onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and spices. Add potatoes and brinjals. Mix well and cook on medium heat.
Enjoy fried and crispy kachoris with a potato or lentil filling. Pair this with a curry, usually prepared using potatoes, peas and cauliflower.
If you are in Varanasi, then having piping hot jalebis is a must! It is a fried dessert that is dipped in sugar syrup. You eat them along with a milk preparation, 'rabdi'.
Varanasi is famous for its street food. If you feel like trying something spicy and tangy, then this kachalu chaat is perfect for you. It consists of boiled potatoes combined with chaat masala, lime juice, chilli powder and chopped onion.
It's a great combination of sweet, spicy and tangy. Gol Gappas in Varanasi are served with tamarind chutney, mint water and a potato and chickpea filling.
A variety of chaat that is unique to Varanasi. This dish is prepared using raw tomatoes, chopped coriander, green chillies, sev and seasoned with spices and lemon juice.
Thandai is a drink prepared using milk. To add flavour, rose syrup, cardamom, saffron and dry fruits are used.