25 dishes not to be missed when coming to India

06/02/2017

Besides the beautiful natural landscapes, religious diversity…, India also attracts tourists with its unique dishes. From sweet dishes, desserts covered with syrup to unique grilled dishes… Below are the dishes that any tourist cannot miss when coming to India.

Pani puri

This is a unique dessert, popular in eastern and northern India. The hollow round balls are stuffed with mashed potatoes and peas and fried until golden brown. Chefs usually dip the balls in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce before dipping them.

Keema

Keema is a dish consisting of minced goat or lamb mixed with onions, garlic, green beans, chilies and ginger, served with bread.

Chat

Chaat is a popular street food found throughout India, made from deep-fried batter topped with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney and other spices.

Idli

Made from fermented rice and lentil batter steamed in small round molds, idli is a popular breakfast dish in south India.

Kethreebs

You will surely be amazed by the skewers of meat marinated in spicy sauces fresh from the oven at street food stalls in India.

Bhaji

Often eaten as an appetizer, bhaji is a batter-like fried onion dish, then dipped in a mango and chili sauce.

Naan

Naan is a typical Indian bread made from flour and yeast, and shaped into flat sheets. Because it has a bland taste, it is often eaten with cheese and curry.

Biryani

This is a mixed rice dish marinated with various spices, including saffron, and is often served with chicken and lamb.

Momo

Although this dish originated in Tibet and Nepal, momos are a favorite dish in northeastern India, with the main ingredients being minced pork, chicken, goat or lamb, and can be mixed with vegetables.

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Khaman

This golden-yellow cake is made from mung beans, fried chilies, chili sauce and grated coconut and is often used as a snack.

Rajma

An ideal dish for vegetarians, rajma is a lentil dish in meat sauce, and is usually served with white rice.

Dahi vada

This is a South Indian dish made from lentils or fried dough, molded into a donut shape, and served with chili sauce.

Aloo Tikki

This is essentially a fried potato cake, with the main ingredient being fried potatoes, mixed with onions, coriander and some other spices.

Roti

This flatbread is made primarily from wheat flour, and is often served with other curries.

Gajar ka halwa

This is a dessert made from grated carrots and garnished with nuts.

Paneer

This is a fresh cheese that is widely used in Indian cuisine, prepared in various dishes such as fried or marinated in other dishes.

Dabeli

This is a popular breakfast dish in Western India, shaped like a burger, but with boiled potatoes instead of meat like a regular burger, then topped with a sauce made from garlic and chili, pomegranate seeds and roasted peanuts.

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori is a traditional clay oven-roasted chicken marinated in yogurt and various spices. The aroma of this dish will make visitors unable to ignore it.

Samosa

Triangular snack made from stuffed potatoes, onions and peas, can be fried or grilled and served with chili sauce.

Kulfi

Kulpi ice cream is made with condensed milk, almonds and pistachios. It is a perfect choice when you want ice cream but with an Indian flavor. You can find it at street fairs.

Papdi chaat

Papri chaa is a crispy fried dough filled with potatoes, green peas, yogurt, tamarind chutney and other spices. It is a healthy and flavorful dish and also a good choice to eat while watching Bollywood movies with your mom.

Rogan Josh

Rogan Josh is a lamb curry that originated in Kashmir. However, in India, lamb is often substituted with goat.

Dosa

Dosa is a pancake made from rice flour and served with lentil sauce and various chutneys.

Gulab jamun

This is a typical Indian milk cake that any tourist must try when coming here. People shape the dough into balls, then fry them thoroughly. The crispy fried balls are finally rolled in syrup. With a little rose water, saffron and some herbs, Gulab Jumun will become delicious.

Kati Bread Rolls

Kati roll is a popular traditional Indian street food consisting of a flatbread filled with grilled meat, eggs, vegetables and spices.

Selina Nguyen (According to BI)

 

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