8 Indian Street Food Snacks That Are Naturally Vegan

1. Pani Puri

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2. Vada Pav

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3. Aloo Chaat

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4. Bhel Puri

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5. Samosa

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6. Bhutta

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7. Idli

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8. Pakoras

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