Street foods like idli and dosa of South India have flooded Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and other cities

Once upon a time in the 1970s, there used to be a tiny outlet for South Indian snacks beside the Metro Cinema in Kolkata. Today, such foods have gained acceptance across the country. A possible reason could be the simple ingredients involved like rice and dal with a few spices. These are for idlis – they are steamed, do not require any cooking oil and are served with sambhar and coconut chutney. When it comes to dosas, there are additions of onion, chili, and cooking oil. Here also sambhar and coconut chutney are served along with the main item. The utensils are simple affairs and while investments are less, the returns are high. Many unemployed youth have opted to sell such street foods.

Of course, some have innovated on the final product. There are omelet dosas where a beaten egg replaces the normal stuffing of a mixture of mashed potatoes and onions with green chilies and curry leaves. The bottom line is to introduce a bit of variety in one’s life.


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