Fruit stalls and food sellers (by Joe)

A recurring colourful feature of our travels have been the food, drink and fruit-sellers who approach you at every train or bus stop and who set out their stalls throughout town centres.

Chai and coffee is generally served pre-mixed with milk and sugar (see top - the guys at a bus stop in Rajasthan) and hot drink sellers invariably call out 'chai - coffee - chai' in similar tones to English market barrow boys or Evening Standard sellers as they approach.

As you'd imagine, much of the snacking food is, catering to local tastes, very spicy.

We've tried a few bits and bobs, but have been cautious not to overindulge for fear of stomach upsets. It's all very very cheap and with the good looking food on display (especially the fruit), resisting has not always been easy.

Left - guys selling sweets and candy
Right - Laura resisting temptation in Mumbai
Below - another super fruit stall

Joe