Food Bazaar

Just when you promise yourself that you will be adventurous, the first thought that comes into the minds of many is to look up an adventure sports or maybe something that is very unlike them, just so they can prove to themselves that they did something so out of character. Most people however forget the one basic thing which is not listed in the list of adventure sports and that is exploring food. Yes, you heard me right. Food is such an important part of us that just like that family member who is often taken for granted, we forget about incredibly adventurous experience exploring food can be. 

It's a great opportunity to be a part of a food festival. Trust me, you get to explore the diversity of various cultures, you discover so much about their food habits, their lifestyle and if you love to cook like I do, a new recipe to try out. So let's begin this culinary journey, shall we? 

We started from the land of Bollywood, the famous Vada pav, native to Maharashtra. Who doesn't like deep fried potatoes and chillies? It is one of the most loved street foods that is almost like a comfort food. It takes it's roots from Giragaon, where a vendor started this little heavenly food. 

It's almost like Delhi has accepted all the good things, Mumbai has given us Bhelpuri.  The tangy crunch that this snack provides is one of the best ways to beat the hunger.

Ah! Hyderabad. The land of nawabi cuisine and desserts. This is their version of bread pudding and it was so sweet that you may just develop diabetes getting a glimpse of it. So, definitely a must for the taste buds.

Our very own Jalebi, the dessert of the rain gods. How can you not eat this and when teamed with rabri, it's SIN.

I'm quite a foodie and I like the company of people who like to explore different tastes and cuisines. I once had Litti Choka and man o man, I was totally blown. It's such a simple and yet a tasty treat that is nutritious too. So, it's obvious why we HAD to revisit Bihar.

Am almost a psesudo bong and when the call of steamed fish in mustard sauce beckons you, you gotta answer it dude!

I once had a really bad experience with north eastern food and ever since then I stick to momos (though these were so horrid, like tasting raw flour with sulky vegetables that one was enough).

Can you even guess what this is? Roller ice-cream, yeah..this fruit ice-cream with real fruit pulp is needed to be had. Everyone keeps telling you to eat more fruits anyway, right? :p

Okay, Okay..so we need to eat more fruits and what better way to cleanse your palate than to indulge in some juicy pineapple.

Who does not like, buddhi ke baal..yup that's what we used to call this candy when we were kids. Still such a treat!

Even though, the fair was huge and a lot of things could have been had, you need stomach space and a whole lot of Eno to digest all this. But nonetheless, a trip to be made to this food festival whenever it comes next.