As happens whenever Pragati Maidan hosts a major event, it becomes a foodies paradise, providing a double delight for visitors. And so it is at Auto EXpo 2010, with a variety of cuisine available at moderate-to-steep rates.

Among the cheapest items available is perhaps paani puri at Rs.30. If it’s a masala dosa, chicken momo, or pav bhaji you fancy, be prepared to shell out Rs.60.

Fancy something more substantial? A chicken American grilled sandwich will set you back by Rs.130, a vegetable lunch pack by Rs.130 and a chicken biryani by Rs.150. At the upper end of the scale is the buffet lunch for Rs.400 — and a pretty lavish spread it is.

Or perhaps you’d prefer a “paneer hot dog” for Rs.50 or a “chicken hot dog” for Rs.70?

Despite Tuesday being reserved for the media, there was still a fairly large crowd at Pragati Maidan, what with many of the participants coming out to enjoy the bright sun after days of dreary weather — and all seemed to be enjoying themselves as they tucked in.