6 Street Foods You Must Try In Varanasi

Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh along the Ganges, is a delight for foodies. Here are the top 6 dishes that you must try in Varanasi if you want to take your tastebuds for a ride:

1. Kachori Sabzi

Enjoy fried and crispy kachoris with a potato or lentil filling. Pair this with a curry, usually prepared using potatoes, peas and cauliflower.

2. Jalebi

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'.

3. Kachalu Chaat

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.

4. Gol Gappa

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.

5. Tamatar Chaat

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.

6. Thandai

Thandai is a drink prepared using milk. To add flavour, rose syrup, cardamom, saffron and dry fruits are used.