Indian food! Whenever you hear that word, only one thing comes to your mind and it is spices and a lot of chilies! Consisting of a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines that are
Indian food! Whenever you hear that word, only one thing comes to your mind and it is spices and a lot of chilies! Consisting of a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines that are native to the Indian continent. With an unlimited number of cultures and regions, Indian cuisine is sure a roller-coaster ride that is fulfilling for the belly. Every regional cuisine is unique and that what makes it as amazing as it is. What about a trip down the haven of Indian foods and discover them through pictures? Perfect, it sounds! So, let’s get started!
Rogan Josh
An aromatic curried meat dish that is best eaten with naan or rice. It can be cooked as spicy as you want or not spicy at all. Made traditionally with red meat, lamb or goat, this dish is colored and flavored primarily by alkanet flower or root and Kashmiri chilies.
Butter Chicken
Also known as Murg Makhani, this dish was created by three Punjabi restaurateurs in 1950s. Made by chance, it was prepared with some leftover chicken cooked in a tomato gravy that is rich in butter and cream. It is one dish that is loved and eaten globally. It has been reexplored several times yet the authenticity remains the same.
Bhapaa Aloo
The Bengali word for steamed is Bhapa. A staple in the Bengali diet, Bhapaa Aloo is often consumed as a starter or as a main course. An aromatic concoction of mustard and coconut sauce that is infused with mustard oil and green paste, aloo (potato) is replaced by fish fillet. It is quite easy to make and requires less effort.
Banjari Gosht
As one of the famous recipes of Rajasthan, Banjari Gosht is a unique combination of wonderful and flavorful spices of Rajasthani spices. This dish is an easy and healthy recipe that will leave you licking your fingers.
Chicken Stew & Appam
Also known as Nadan Kozhi Ishtu, this dish is full of flavors that is cooked in coconut milk with minimum spices. Traditionally from Kerala, it tastes better with Appam and often served as breakfast. It is an indispensable part of the Christmas menu in Kerala. This dish never ceases to win hearts and foodies
Kakori Kebab
Kakori Kebab – One of the most famous dishes of the Awadhi cuisine, these kebabs got its name from the district Kakori which is in the outskirts of Lucknow. It is believed that Kakori kebabs were invented by cooks of an offended Nawab (read Governor). These kebabs are the finer version of Seekh kebab and best served with Rumali roti.
Hyderabadi Biryani
Originated from the kitchens of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Hyderabadi biryani is a blend of Mughlai and Iranian cuisine. It is a staple of the Indian cuisine. Often cooked with chicken or meat or vegetables, biryani is one food that is adored by almost everyone around the world. It can be cooked using raw meat which is marinated with spices overnight and then soaked in curd before cooking. Biryani is usually served with dahi chutney and chilies.
Dhokla
vegetarian food that originates from the state of Gujarat, India. This food is a staple among the Gujarati families. Dhokla can be eaten for breakfast or as a main course, side dish or as a snack. It is made from a fermented batter that is rice gram and tampered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies, to be garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
Pav Bhaji
A fast food dish which is from the state of Maharashtra. It is a popular street food that is available almost everywhere in India and worldwide. Created in the 1850s, a fast lunchtime dish for textile mill workers in Mumbai. Pav Bhaji has many variations in ingredients and garnishes. It is essentially a spiced mixture of mashed vegetables in a thick gravy cooked on a flat griddle and served with white buttered bread rolls.
Sali Boti
A Pasri mutton curry, Sali Boti is a celebratory fusion dish. Sali is the potato sticks and Boti is the chunks of meat served in a gravy. Usually served for dinner, the meat can be replaced with boneless chicken and mix of Indian spices. This food is normally found in weddings or in festivals like Nauroze.
Dal Makhani
Another staple of the Indian cuisine, dal makhani was popularized in India after partition when many people from Punjab migrated to the northern regions of India. It was first created by Punjabis and is now a quintessential Indian dish that is available worldwide. It is a rich vegetarian meal that is served as main meal accompanied with naan. Made from black lentils and kidney beans, this dish gets its richness from the use of cream or yogurt.
Tandoori Chicken/ Paneer
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken or paneer is prepared by roasting chicken or paneer marinated in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. Tandoori chicken and paneer are now available almost everywhere around the world. It is best served with naan and green chutney. It can be eaten as a starter or as a main course.
Chole Bhature
No Indian food discovery is complete without this famous dish. Originally from eastern Uttar Pradesh, Chole Bhature is famous all over India and slowly gaining its popularity in foreign countries. It is often served as a breakfast option and accompanied by onions, pickled carrot, green chutney, and pickles. It is made of chickpeas cooked in a spicy gravy and served with a puffy bread Bhature. It can be found in every dhabas (roadside eateries).
