6 Street Foods You Must Try In Varanasi

By: Jigyasa Kakwani

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Visiting Varanasi? Apart from the peaceful ghats and temples, make sure to sample these tasty street foods while you are in the city:

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1. Kachori Sabzi

This combo is the most popular breakfast option in Benaras. Kachoris are savoured with piping hot aloo ki sazi and desi ghee jalebi. 

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2. Malaiyyo

Makhan Malaiyyo is a popular winter street dessert. It needs the moonlight and dew drops for the milk to transform into a light foam.

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3. Choora Matar

This street food is a Benarasi twist to Poha. It is flattened rice soaked in ghee, tempered with various spices and mixed with fresh green peas.

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4. Tamatar Chaat

You cannot leave Benaras without trying this chaat.  It is a spicy preparation in which tomatoes are mixed with spices and potatoes.

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5. Lassi

It is easy to spot a lassi shop in Varanasi. Enjoy chilled and creamy lassi after a warm and comforting breakfast.

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6. Dahi Wale Gol Gappe

Instead of paani, gol gappas are filled with chilled, smooth curd and chutneys, that burst in your mouth with spicy and sweet flavours. 

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