Recreate your favorite street food the healthy way: A guide
What's the story
Street foods, beloved for their tantalizing tastes and textures, are surprisingly easy and affordable to recreate at home.
Bringing these dishes to your kitchen delivers world-class dining experiences straight to your doorstep.
Check out these essential street foods for a dash of mealtime adventure and variety.
Samosa delight
Savory samosas for snacking
Samosas are a popular street food with a crispy shell and a flavorful filling of spiced potatoes, peas, and lentils.
They can be baked for a healthier option or fried for extra crunch. Serve them with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a burst of flavor.
By making samosas at home, you can customize the filling to your liking.
Falafel feast
Flavorful falafel wraps
Falafel wraps, a Middle Eastern classic, have conquered taste buds worldwide, earning their place as a global vegetarian superstar.
Crafted from ground chickpeas combined with a vibrant medley of herbs and spices, falafels are deep-fried to achieve that irresistible golden crunch.
Nestled in pita bread alongside fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and drizzled with creamy tahini sauce, these protein-packed delights serve up a meal that's as scrumptious as it is wholesome.
Chaat craze
Spicy chaat variations
Chaat, a beloved Indian street food, masterfully blends sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory notes into a single symphony of flavor.
It starts with a base of puffed rice or crispy puris, which are then layered with boiled potatoes or chickpeas.
The magic happens when yogurt chutneys (think refreshing mint coriander or sweet-sour tamarind date) are drizzled on top, weaving a tapestry of taste that's nothing short of art.
Taco time
Tasty tacos at home
Tacos are the world's favorite Mexican food for a reason. They're simple but oh-so-delicious.
Just load up soft corn tortillas (or hard shells) with beans, refried black beans for a hearty base.
Then pile on the good stuff: diced onions, cilantro, lime juice, salsa, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream.
The key is to make sure every bite has that zingy, fresh flavor we all crave in a great taco.