In Bombay the streets are lined with two types of vendors, the ones

trying to sell you clothes and handicrafts and the other selling tea,

sandwiches, chaat and a multitude of flavorful streetfood.

My favorite is the Frankie, an Indian burrito. The idea is simple enough, wrap up some spiced meat or vegetables in soft, greasy Indain bread, top it with a couple kinds of chutney (both sweet and salty) and chances are you’re not going to go wrong.

Most likely you’ll have to choose between chicken, lamb or potato

rolls. And, all can be served with “unda”, a thin omlette that’s

wrapped in as well.

But be wary, the soupy sauces and chutneys are always shady. And,

their definately made with unfiltered water, a big no-no for some

first timers who would prefer not to wash down every meal with an

Imodium cocktail.

BTW – If you’re curious, you can get a version of this Indian street classic at Kati Roll in Manhattan.

– Raakhee Mirchandani