But your drive to Bansuri will pay off considerably even if you just spring for two dabeli for $5, especially as the dabeli are liberally garnished with some of Bansuri's wonderful homemade chutneys. The potato mix is seasoned with cumin, with currents of warm cinnamon and nutmeg alternating from the bun itself which, according to Chili Bob's Houston Eats, is made according to an old family recipe.Īnd although it's called "Bansuri Indian Food Corner," don't be fooled into thinking this is a restaurant it's a food truck. But that's the easiest way to explain them: a savory potato mix that's shaped into a patty and placed between two slightly sweet fluffy buns. I almost hate to refer to them that way, as the title of "sliders" tends to cheapen nearly anything it's applied to.
I didn't find that at Bansuri, but what I did find was dabeli.ĭabeli are basically Indian sliders. I came to Bansuri for the first time to try its dahi puri, those little puffs of chickpea-and-chutney-filled chaat that have driven me to nearly every Indian and Pakistani restaurant in Houston, searching for the most perfect and pristine example. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least once. This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston.