Primarily for vegetarians, the city’s culinary resources offer platter that is high on flavour as most of the food is prepared in desi ghee, mustard, milk and spices.

Here are some of the best street foods that one can try out. Although it is inspired by Bihar’s Litti Chokha, Varanasi’s version – baati and chokha – is no less delicious. The stuffed wheat dough balls roasted over charcoal, and then served with mashed potato and ghee is a treat for taste buds.

Rabdi and jalebi are two sweets, but when eaten together the experience is heavenly. A must-have for all those with a sweet tooth.

Thandai is one of the most popular dishes available on the streets of Varanasi. The sweet, condensed-milk-based drink is garnished with nuts to give it more flavours. It is best when served chilled.

Paan or betel leaf prepared with areca nut and rose preserve – is generally eaten after meals in many parts of India. But its sweet version, available in Varanasi, is layered with mint paste and topped with cherries, cardamom, and fennel seeds is worth trying.

Kachori and sabzi is a staple breakfast for people who started their day early as this street food is filling and easily available in the morning hours. One must give it a try!

And without talking of Varanasi’s Khullarwali chai, a hot cup of tea served in clay cups the culinary journey of Varanasi is incomplete. One can spot several tea lovers walking by banks of river Ganga and on and off enjoying their cup throughout the day.