
A few potatoes can become a plateful of chaat. A handful of batter can turn into a crisp, golden dosa. A simple bun can be transformed into a buttery, spiced bite that tastes far bigger than what it costs. That is the quiet genius of Indian street food: it stretches ingredients without shrinking pleasure. Here are nine street foods that often cost less than ₹50 and still deliver the kind of satisfaction that lingers long after the last bite.