Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Mumbai`s Big Mac

The most popular fast food you can get anywhere on the streets of Mumbai is the samosa pav, aka Bombay Burger. A samosa is a fried ball of thin dough that can be filled with just about anything. It can be served with a number of sauces. The one at school is filled with potatos, peas, onions, and spices. Then it`s put into a roll. You dip it into a spicy green sauce. It`s fried so it`s not very good for you but as a quick, filling snack between classes and at a price of only 7 Rupees, how can you say no?

P.S. Whenever you see "pav" or "S/W", at least one roll is served to eat your food as a sandwich. Learn this because there are no explanations of foods in most menus. Usually, if I see something interesting, I`ll ask that person what it is. If I am feeling extra-adventurous, I just point and hope for the best!

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