30 Delicious Indian Traditional Dishes That Are Globally Popular

No other foods are comparable to Indian foods because we have a collection of cuisines, such as South Indian, North Indian, and more. If you have not tried Indian traditional dishes, you are missing out on a big thing in life. The dishes are popular because they are made from a collection of herbs and spices. The foods are easily available in different countries. 

Moreover, the taste in the dishes comes from the Mughals, the British, and the Portuguese fusion. You must be wondering where the flavours come from, right? Well, it comes from spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom, chilli, garlic, cloves, and more. The foods not only look tempting but are also rich in taste which makes them lip-smacking. 

30 Best Indian Traditional Dishes

Here are some of the best authentic Indian foods that taste delicious and are available in every fourth shop. Let’s check them out:

1. Pakora

2. Chaat

3. Vada Pav

4. Idli

5. Paratha

6. Aloo Gobi

7. Butter Chicken

8. Dal Tadka

9. Masala Dosa

10. Sambar

11. Dal Makhani

12. Chana Masala

13. Shahi Paneer

14. Rogan Josh

15. Tandoori Chicken

16. Vindaloo

17. Malabar Fish Curry

18. Biryani

19. Samosa

20. Ras Malai

21. Kulfi

22. Pani Puri

23. Bhelpuri

24. Kachori

25. Chole Bhature

26. Matar Kulcha

27. Kathi Rolls

28. Frankie

29. Gobi Manchurian

30. Chicken 65

31. Medu Vada

32. Korma

33. Malai Kofta

34. Rogan Josh

35. Gulab Jamun

36. Barfi

37. Lassi

38. Chacch 

39. Rasam

40. Litti Chokha 

1. Pakora

Pakora is a popular Indian snack that is available in Indian markets. It is paired with chutney or tea in the evening. Pakora can be made with cauliflower, potatoes, onions, green chillies, paneer, and more. It takes 20 minutes to prepare and tastes delicious if served hot.  Bhaji and bhajiya are the another name of pakora. 

2. Vada Pav

Vada Pav is a popular Mumbai street food. It is made with potato, flour (besan), bun (pav), green chutney and more. The balls of vada pav are deep-fried, which has the outer layer of besan around the potato. It is a popular breakfast for Maharashtrians as it is affordable.  

3. Paratha

Paratha is one of the popular Indian traditional dishes prepared using the wheat flour. Different types of paratha are Aalu paratha, paneer paratha, gobhi paratha, pyaaz paratha and more. It is a popular breakfast in Punjab, a state in India. The wheat flour contains onion, potato, cauliflower stuffing, and more. It tastes delicious when paired with chutney and butter. 

4. Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi is a popular dry vegetable recipe that is made of cauliflower and potato. It contains spices and herbs such as turmeric, cumin powder, coriander, and more. Pair aloo gobi with naan and chapati. Furthermore, you can also make aloo gobi vegetable curry; it is juicy in texture but tastes appetising. 

5. Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka is one of the popular North Indian dishes. The dish can be prepared with different lentils such as toor dal, green moong, urad dal, masoor dal and more. The tadka contains popular spices that give flavour to the dal. You can pair the dal tadka with chapati and rice. In the end, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.

6. Masala Dosa

Masala Dosa is a popular South Indian dish. To prepare the dish, you must make a batter of grinded rice and pulses, add different spices, and your dosa is ready. It takes 20 minutes to prepare dosa, and it tastes crisper. It is a popular South Indian snack but also can be consumed for breakfast because it is light.

7. Biryani

Biryani is one of the most popular Indian traditional dishes. The Mughal Empire created this classic dish created by. The biryani consists of mutton and chicken, and additional spices make it look classic and taste delicious. However, cook the chicken and rice separately; prepare the layers after cooking. To enhance the taste, you can also add nuts and dry fruits.  

8. Chole Bhature

Chole Bhature is a popular breakfast in North India. It is also known as Chana Bhatura. The chole is made of chickpea and spices, whereas the Bhature is made from flour (maida). Achar (pickel) and salad enhance the taste of the dish. It is healthier to eat and takes less time to prepare. 

9. Litti Chokha

Litti Chokha is among the popular Indian traditional dishes. It is a famous dish of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, states of India. Mashed potato and brinjal are the main ingredients to make a Chokha, along with chopped onion and green chillies. On the other hand, litti is made with wheat flour and besan filling (gram flour). Dipping the littis in ghee makes them taste extra delicious. It is easy to cook and takes hardly an hour to get prepared.

10. Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian dessert with wheat flour, khoa, and semolina (sooji). It takes an hour for preparation. Firstly, make the dough, give it the shape of balls, and deep fry them in ghee. Add the balls to the sugar syrup, then let them soften, and enjoy them after your dinner.

Bottom Line

There are unlimited Indian cuisines, from foods and drinks to desserts. From spicy to sugary you will everything in Indian traditional dishes. It is not only popular due to its taste but it looks can make your mouth watery. Many foreign bloggers visit India just to enjoy the food. If you have not visited India, go right now and enjoy your delicious meals.

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