Evening snacks in Delhi

One of the greatest things about India is the food. So much of it is awefully tempting. So much of it needs to be avoided by the average Western stomach. And it's always colorful.

Every few feet along the city sidewalk vendors with snack foods galore set out their wares. Roasted peanuts in the shell; roasted channa, lentils, or peas whose flavor is enhanced with a little squeezed lime juice; potato chips; puffed rice; even sweet snacks such as peanut brittle.

Early evening is the best time. Folks are on their way back home, or just out for a stroll. They'll stop for a few rupees worth of something to get them through til dinner.

It's a wonderful place to be.