Best Indian Foods for Train Travel

 


Long train journeys can be tiring yet fun as well. You meet new individuals, share a couple of seconds of your life, and go through hours watching the moving landscape through the train windowpane. There is an endless banter of food vendors walking in the aisle selling foods on the train. At the same time, some Indian train stations are famous for their regional food like Jhaalmuri from Howrah Junction, Kolkata and Poha from Ratlam Junction, Madhya Pradesh.

Many people do not like railway food and prefer carrying homemade food for train journeys. Some pack long-lasting Indian food for travel and some choose to order food on the train. Be it for yourself or children; food is a significant aspect while going for a vacation with family. For a few, it is a need as they probably won't eat outside because of strict reasons, or hygiene concerns. Thus, many prefer to order online food in train from authorized IRCTC food partners.


Long-Lasting Indian Food for Train Travel

 


Packaging snacks for train travel like Khakhra, Namak para, murukku, methi puri is a great combination for morning tea or coffee. Dry snacks like biscuits, sev bhujia, Puffed rice bhel, Kala chana or moong tossed in garlic are the best foods to carry while travelling. Remember that the dry snacks will remain fresh for longer than a week.


South Indian Recipes for Long Travel

 



Idli, dosa and vada are the most loved South Indian dishes all over India. Even the remotest railroad stations in South India have food vendors selling idli, dosa and vada. Idli is generally served with chutney and sambar. To avoid the worry of leakage of chutney while carrying this food for the train, you must make use of your phone and online order fresh idli sambar at your seat. South Indian dishes are the most ordered food while travelling in trains.

Also Read: How to Get Healthy Food for a Train Journey?


Parathas for Train Travel




Parathas are the best option if you are thinking about the best Indian food to carry while travelling by train. Pyaz ka paratha, sattu ka paratha, paneer paratha or simple parathas pair up amazingly with pickles. These long-lasting Indian food recipes need to be cooled before packing; otherwise, it will release water. Ordering hot and delicious paratha on the train is a smart choice. Parathas top the list of best breakfast food on the train.


Sandwiches for Train Travel




Sandwiches are the go-to food for train travel. However, these are not long-lasting Indian food for travel. Sandwiches wrapped in aluminium foil can only last till five to six hours of your journey. Variety of sandwiches like a cheese sandwich, grilled sandwich, veg sandwich, paneer sandwich are available from the train food app and can be ordered easily on the train.

 Also Read: 10 Best Food on Train to Order Online


Healthy Indian Food to Carry While Travelling




Methi puri, yellow banana chips, whole wheat flour and jaggery ladoo, peanut chikki, namak para and methi thepla are tasty and satiating healthy Indian travel snacks to carry while travelling and are long-lasting too.

Lemon rice, biryani, upma, khatta dhokla, masala puri, aloo fry, tawa paneer, mushroom and green pea sabzi are the best homemade food for train journeys. These Indian travel foods are spicy and tasty which can be saved for lunch or dinner. You can also order food while travelling by train.


How to Order Food While Travelling in the Train?

You can get delicious and fresh Indian travel food while travelling by train. Here are a few simple steps to order food in train: 

  1. Install the IRCTC-authorised train food app.
  2. Enter your details of PNR number or train number.
  3. Select the desired station to receive the food.
  4. Choose your comfortable payment mode - Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or COD.
  5. Get ready to get your food at the comfort of your seat.

Note:

●       You can track your food order status using the app.

●       You can also at 8102202203 to place a food order offline.

●       The delivery boy will provide the packaged food at your train seat.

 

Also Read: 8 Things to Know While Ordering Jain Food in Train

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