Amelia Taylor The snacks that we were used to as kids, after school snacks, roadside snacks, homemade snacks, there is something magical about them, they were filled with the flavor of home and happiness. In India, there are childhood favorites in each and every region, based on the local tastes and the use of simple foods. These snacks did not simply pertain to hunger; they referred to reminiscence- either when shared with peers, when carried in tiffins or when purchased using pocket money. These days, most of these classics are replicable at home and the same level of nostalgia can be experienced every time a person eats one. It only takes a bit of work and desire of the past.
Aloo Tikki
Aloo Tikki, which was made of Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, was a street-side winner in North India. This is simple to make, prepared using mashed potatoes, spices, and shallow-fried, it is very simple to prepare and it goes well with chutneys.
Poha
Poha was a light but nutritious snack that was common in most homes particularly in central and western India. It takes only a little time and is warm and soothing with peanuts, curry leaves and a squeeze of lemon.
Bhel Puri
Bhel Puri was the best chaat experience, tangy, crunchy, and full of flavor. Puffed rice is thoroughly stirred mixture of chutneys, onions and sev; it is a snack that can be prepared in minutes.
Banana Chips
Banana Chips are the perfect crunchers, coming in the south. Sliced raw bananas fried in coconut oil are served thinly and make you immediately go back to that taste.
Maggi Noodles
Maggi Noodles is a childhood snack that is hard to characterize. Prepared in minutes and infinitely customizable, it became the comfort food of the rainy days or nights when one felt like having something tasty.
Samosa
Samosa was popular with all, made of golden, flaky, spicy potatoes. It could be purchased in a local store or it could be homemade but it was a treat anyway.
Murukku
Murukku is the crunchy South Indian delicacy made of rice flour and spices. Its spiral form and crisp texture had it a favorite during the festive and major everyday occasions.
Bread Pakora
Bread Pakora was deep-fried, luxurious and was mostly eaten during monsoons. It is comfort food stuffed with spicy stuff and covered with gram flour.
Chikki
Jaggery and peanut Chikki was sweet and nutritious. It was a usual delicacy in winters and in lengthy travels.
Frooti & Parle-G Combo
The easiest snacks strike the hardest at times, so Frooti with Parle-G biscuits was an old childhood combination. It was cheap and tasty and characterized a myriad of school holidays.
Khakra
Khakra was thin, crispy, and lightly spiced, a favorite among numerous western Indians kids. It is simple to keep and it is good any time snack.
