BANGALORE: Kamanahalli has developed into a foodie’s heaven over the years. With several restaurants and food chains coming up in this area, one cannot deny the fact that it has soon emerged as a hub for delicious Indian street food. Apart from the usual fast food joints, a variety of street food stalls can also be seen on the Kamanahalli Main Road. As the sun sets, one can see these numerous food stalls lining up with the aroma of delectable spices and herbs wafting through the streets. One can find all varieties of food ranging from the regular Indian street food to international cuisine on this stretch.Recreating flavours and dishes that were traditionally found on the streets, the vendors have managed to make a living with their famous fluffy puris and soft idlis. With food inflation hitting an all time high, these small food joints have survived just fine with their low prices. The stalls selling chaats have almost all their items being sold at Rs 12 and if you are not one of those ‘hygiene’ freaks then this place will do just fine. These stalls are open from 5 pm to 10 pm.For those who are South Indian food fans, the street also has stalls selling steaming Idlis, crispy Vadas and Dosas and they are all served fresh. And, for the not-so-calorie conscious lot you can always indulge in the succulent and creamy Chicken kababs that will transport you to a world of gastronomic bliss. However, if you are on diet and would rather prefer to have something on the healthier side then the roasted or steamed corn would just be the right choice for you. On the other hand, if you are in the mood for some international cuisine, then momos, noodles and manchurian would satisfy your taste buds.However, life is not all warm and fuzzy for these roadside vendors who always serve with a smile. Most of these vendors have a hard time trying to make ends meet. Murugun, a chaat seller says, “The money we earn is just enough to get by. We don’t earn enough to save up for our children’s future.” Echoing similar sentiments, another vendor Sheshadri (name changed) who runs a South Indian food stall says, “These road side stalls are the only way we can enter into any food business. And, this is something that I have always wanted to do. Financial constraints do not allow us to own a swanky restaurant in the city. So we just put up with all the hardships to make a living.”So the next time if you are shopping at Kamanahalli and the hunger pangs kick in, do try out these little roadside ‘restaurants’. They surely wont make the holes in your pocket larger.
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