Indian street food is an integral part of the country's culture, history, and economy. From puchkas to kathi rolls to paan and jalebi, every turn leads to something new and delicious to tantalize both the eyes and the taste buds. This book, The Indian Street Food: A Cultural and Gastronomic Exploration of India's Street Food, seeks to explore the culture, history, and significance of Indian street food.
This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the rich history and culture of Indian street food for readers who are new to the subject. It explores the origins of Indian street food, the regional variations in street food, and popular street foods of India. It also examines the spice of street food in India, the health implications of eating street food, the economic importance of street food, the growing popularity of street food, the culture of eating street food, and the future of Indian street food.