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Pani puri
This is a unique dessert, popular in eastern and northern India. The hollow, round pastries are filled with mashed potatoes and peas, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Chefs often dip the pastries in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce before serving.
Keema
Keema is a dish consisting of a mixture of minced goat or lamb meat with onions, garlic, chickpeas, chilies, and ginger, served with bread.
Chaat
Chaat is a popular street food found throughout India, made from a crispy batter topped with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, chili paste, and various other spices.
Idli
Made from steamed rice flour and fermented lentils in small round molds, idli is a popular breakfast food in southern India.
Kethreedoctor
You'll surely be surprised by the skewers of meat marinated in hot, flavorful sauces, fresh from the grill, at street food stalls in India.
Bhaji
Often eaten as an appetizer, bhaji is a dish of fried onions similar to battered fried onions, then dipped in a mango and chili sauce.
Naan
Naan bread is a typical Indian bread made from wheat flour and dry yeast, shaped into thin, flat pieces. Because of its relatively mild flavor, Naan bread is often eaten with cheese and curry.
Biryani
This is a mixed rice dish seasoned with various spices, including saffron, and is often served with chicken and lamb.
Momo
Although this dish originated in Tibet and Nepal, momos is a popular dish in northeastern India, with the main ingredients being minced pork, chicken, goat, or lamb, which can be mixed with various vegetables.
Khaman
This golden-yellow cake is made from mung beans, fried chili peppers, chili sauce, and grated coconut, and is often served as a snack.
Rajma
Ideal for vegetarians, rajma is a dish of beans in a meat sauce, and is usually served with white rice.
Dahi vada
This is a South Indian dish made from lentils or fried dough, shaped like a donut, and served with chili sauce.
Aloo Tikki
This is essentially a potato pancake, with the main ingredient being fried potatoes, mixed with onions, cilantro, and some other spices.
Roti
This sliced bread is made primarily from wheat flour and is often served with various curries.
Gajar ka halwa
This is a dessert made from grated carrots and garnished with nuts.
Panel
This is a type of fresh cheese widely used in Indian cuisine, processed in various ways such as fried or used as a marinade in other dishes.
Dabeli
This is a popular breakfast dish in the West Indies, resembling a burger in shape. However, the filling consists of boiled potatoes instead of meat like a typical burger, and is then topped with a sauce made from garlic and chili peppers, pomegranate seeds, and roasted peanuts.
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori is a traditional chicken dish roasted in a clay oven, marinated with yogurt and various spices. The aroma of this dish is irresistible to visitors.
Samosa
This triangular snack is made from stuffed potatoes, onions, and peas, and can be fried or baked and served with chili sauce.
Kulfi
Kulpi ice cream is made from condensed milk, almonds, and pistachios. It's a perfect choice when you want ice cream but with an Indian flavor. You can find this treat at street fairs.
Papdi chaat
Papri chaa is made from crispy fried batter topped with potatoes, green beans, yogurt, chili paste, and other spices. It's a hearty and flavorful snack, and a great choice to enjoy while watching Hollywood movies with your mom.
Rogan Josh
Rogan Josh is a lamb curry dish originating from Kashmir. However, in India, lamb is often substituted with goat meat.
Dosa
Dosa, a savory pancake made from rice flour, is served with lentil sauce and various chili sauces.
Gulab jamun
This is a signature Indian milk pastry that every visitor must try at least once when they come here. The dough is shaped into small balls, then deep-fried. The crispy fried balls are then rolled in syrup. With a touch of rose water, saffron pistils, and some herbs, Gulab Jumun becomes perfectly flavored.
Kati's rolled bread
Kati rolls are a popular traditional Indian street food consisting of a flatbread filled with grilled meat, eggs, vegetables, and spices.
Selina Nguyen (According to BI)
