Indian Fast Food

• Life today has become fast and lifestyle changes have made people addicted to food and eatables that can be readily made.
• Fast food is the name coined for such food items which are either pre-cooked or can be cooked in lesser time than regular food.
• People find it convenient to eat such food items which please the taste buds more than regular food.
• They contain more salts, sugar and no or very less dietary fiber but have spices that make it more palatable.
• Fast food items have no nutritional value and are extremely unhealthy. But still fast food items are popular as people find it hassle free to prepare and consume.

Let’s see some of the popular fast food items:

Fast Food	Description
Dabeli	1. This delicious cousin of Vada pav is prepared by stuffing spiced potato mixture in buttered paos that are grilled on a tawa. 2. A special dabeli masala goes into the making of this delight along with garlic and tamarind chutney and juicy pomegranate seeds.
Daulat Ki Chaat	1. Its creamy and frothy texture is derived by whisking sweetened milk for hours. 2. It is then kept overnight in the open to soak in the dew. 3. The garnishing of malai, khoya, pistachio and powdered sugar gives this delight a mildly sweet taste.
Chhole Bhature	1. The combination of puffy hot bhaturas with spicy and creamy chhole is every foodie’s dream come true. 2. Pair it with a tall glass of chilled lassi and make the most of this delicacy.
Misal Pav	1. It is made with moth bean sprouts and a combination of spices. 2. This street delicacy is topped with chivda, sev, chopped coriander, green chilly etc. 3. It is best to pair it with buttered and toasted paos.
Poha Jalebi	1. It is a light yet fulfilling breakfast option and is quite easy on the pockets as well. 2. The poha is topped with sev, peanuts and sometimes tomato and pomegranate, too. 3. It is then served with piping hot jalebis.
Pav Bhaji	1. Spicy, hot and flavorful bhaji served with butter-oozing pavs. 2. Pav bhaji is one such street food in the state of Maharashtra, which is loved by locals and tourists.
Aloo Tikki / Aloo Chaat	1. Bite-sized pieces of potatoes tossed in a combination of tamarind and coriander chutney taste immensely good. 2. Whereas, aloo tikki tastes the best when stuffed with a filling of moong dal along with a mélange of Indian spices.
Momos	1. Stuffed with a variety of fillings, momos taste the best when paired with fiery red sauce/chutney. 2. If you wish to savor authentic momos, then the ever-so-beautiful north eastern states of India can offer you a great spread.
Matar Kulcha	1. The combination of cooked white chana or white matar with toasted kulchas is sure to make you crave for more. 2. It has a variety of flavors in it and tastes the best when garnished with ginger juliennes and tomato slices.
Vada Pao	1. It is believed that there is no better place than a roadside stall to enjoy this authentic Marathi cuisine. 2. Spicy Vadas with fried chilies might increase the heat inside your stomach but that satisfying taste is something that keeps people herding on these stalls.
Lakhanpur De Bhalle	1. Lakhanpur – the entry point to the state of Jammu & Kashmir known among the masses – ‘Bhalle’. 2. A fried snack made from pulses which are best served with shredded radish and green chutney.

Disadvantages of fast food

• Fast food can have an adverse impact on the cardiovascular and digestive systems.
• You will eat more calories when consuming fast food frequently.
• Eating fast food can lead to issues with edema, bloating, and swelling.
• Regular fast food consumption can lead to problems with obesity.
• There are adverse effects on the nervous and reproductive systems.
• It can have a negative impact on your skeletal system over time.
• You must review the quality of the food independently.

Interesting Facts:

• They are often lower in fiber.
• Many are higher in fat, particularly trans fats, which taste good but are not as good for you as other fats or oils.
• They are higher in calories.
• They have more sugar.
• They have more salt.
• Many fast foods are made in factories, and frozen so that we can reheat or quickly cook them at home.