There’s no VAT, no service tax and no hidden costs, which makes street food a big draw for many Delhiites.
From seekh dog – curried minced mutton to masala mac-n-cheese, brace yourself to savour dozens of authentic original recipes and international specialties with a twist.
From Ratan ki jalebi to Daulat ki chat, the ongoing Dilli Ke Pakwaan food festival has a rich collection of signature dishes from the Walled City
M. Vijay Kumar, a food vendor, sees an increase in business after he maintained hygiene — both personal as well as in the cooking process
Street food vending can be used to create livelihood security for marginalised women in the city. But to achieve this there has to be better policy initiatives,
Street food joints cater to a majority of people in the city and if these outlets are removed, the cost that one has to bear and the effort that one has to put in scouting for affordable food would be huge.
Give me caviar, give me white truffles and give me the greatest hits of Heston Blumenthal and Ferran Adrià, and I’ll probably be diverted for a while.. But after a brief flirtation, I will return to my first love: chaat.
EATING OUT Soi Thai at Basant Lok Market specialises in the street food of Thailand
The three-day festival has been organised by the National Association of Street Vendors of India. Describing street food as the best in the world.
There’s more on the paper plate that holds that spicy samosa
