Foodie Friday - The Benjo

By Friday, July 27, 2012 ,

For those of you who have never been to Indore,I am pretty sure the word 'benjo' sounds funny .I would dare not yell it in public because you know people might think I am saying something else ;)

But for the people of Indore its a street food they are very proud of. There are people who eat to live,but the people here,live to EAT (No,I am SERIOUS !)
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Benjo is just like a vada pav,but instead of 'aloo tikki' there is an omellete inside. With loads of butter,onions and green 'chutney' it tastes divine. I never thought something with such a funny name could be so delicious. You just have to eat it to believe it.




Hope you all have a great weekend
Ritika



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14 comments

  1. Anonymous27 July 2012 at 20:16

    nice RITIKA..good work...if a visit INDORE i will surely have BENJO...

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  2. Srini27 July 2012 at 20:56

    About people from Indore living to eat...you are the fifth person I have heard this from..and am just about beginning to really believe this!

    One of my roommates in Indore, used to spend hours a lot of time decorating his plate before dinner...like onions, cucumbers, a piece of lemon one or two achars, a few different kinds of sev, and something to drink (apart from the usual dal-roti-sabji-rice) would find it way into his plate. I admit that they looked good,...but I would never have this much patience.

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    1. Ritika Tiwari28 July 2012 at 09:14

      Oh they really do take their food very very seriously !
      They can adjust on a lot of things but never the food. Even a normal stall at a corner of town would serve you the most delicious chaat. Plus the quantity is also what bothers me,a normal person cannot really eat one full plate on his own. Still the people here manage to eat 3-4 plates at one go :D

      Never the less,it is heaven for a foodie like me :)

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  3. Anonymous28 July 2012 at 09:57

    It is something I can try making at home :) Seems a filing and delicious way to make a stomach peaceful.

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    1. Ritika Tiwari28 July 2012 at 21:02

      Yeah its actually very easy ! You just have to have a bun,an omellete and lots of butter

      Its very good for breakfast,when I eat it in the morning I am done for atleast the next 4-5 hours

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    2. Amb29 July 2012 at 04:08

      Hey Ritika,
      Good post and literally Indore's food culture is appetite enhancer, This benjo pic seems from 56's "Johnny Hot Dog" as per my best guess.

      Anyways liked your blog and specially decent design of your blog site.Its not messy and very clean.Shinchan's cover photo gives it a touch of little bit masti.Keep writing...

      PS :Too Glad to find a commendable blogger from Indore.. :)

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    3. Ritika Tiwari29 July 2012 at 08:56

      Yes you guessed it right,its Johny Hot dog's pic ! It was raining cats and dogs here so I decided to grab some of those :D

      And thanks. My blog is pretty much like me,clear and clean and forces everyone to watch Shin Chan :D

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    4. Amb29 July 2012 at 13:25

      Well,Thank God, Barsaat thami kam se kam aaj to. Best part in rainy season is anoop nagar's Mangore stalls near rajasthani restaurant.I just had plate of mangoras at anoop nagar and its too delighting as ever. If u wana taste even a better benjo, u ll find it in Anand bazar .....

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    5. Ritika Tiwari29 July 2012 at 13:57

      Yeah,I have had the ones from Anand bazaar as well,they are really yjmmy. But there is just something about Johny waala's and I think thats why he sells so much. You should have mangora's from this small stall in Kothari Market as well,they are amazing

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  4. Anonymous29 July 2012 at 05:49

    Ooooooh mama Mia - that benjo looks so yummy. I will try making this at home too. Yummmmmm :) it's bfast time here. I better get going.
    Never knew that about people from indore and food. I would settle down well in such a place. Tee hee :)

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    1. Ritika Tiwari29 July 2012 at 08:58

      Oh its a mecca for foodies! I am thinking to cover more of the local dishes from here. Ofcourse just the pictures,I dont know how to cook :P

      But do tell me how your benjo turns out and send me a picture too :)

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  5. Unknown19 August 2012 at 04:27

    It's true that 70s and 80s born generation of indorians like poha-jalebi,but 90s born generation love to eat benjo and bake samosa.

    Ofcourse no.1 spot for benjo is Johhny's benjo.Now-a-days Chaha's benjo outlet operated via van near Greater Kailash hospital,palasiya also gaining attraction through their unique gingerly-spicy taste.

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    1. Ritika Tiwari19 August 2012 at 09:02

      I haven't had the one near Greater Kailash Hospital. I think it's time for some sunday benjo breakfast :D

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