Let us all agree to disagree: India is the number one country with the most dishes due to its vast diversity and rich culinary history. It is one of the countries with a rich variety of cuisines. Anywho, with that being said, we will give you an insight into the diverse dishes that will capture your eye and make you salivate and your stomach rumble.

 

Let us take a trip down memory lane.

 

Indian Dishes And How They Are Made

If we talk of Indian food, there are numerous dishes, but here we will discuss the most famous and loved ones and how they are prepared. In India, there are two main categories of diets: vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Everyone is accommodated, from appetisers to street food and dessert, regardless of their diet.

Biryani

Biryani is quite a controversial dish, especially when it comes to its origins, but it is more famous in India because of its unique blend of spices, flavours and texture. Biryani is a mixed rice dish prepared with any vegetable or meat, either chicken, mutton or goat. Biryani is a one-pot meal, meaning that everything is cooked in one pot. Each region in India has its unique twist to the biryani, making it different in characteristics, way of preparation, and even flavour profile. It is not tied to meat alone. Vegetarians also have a way of preparing biryani that accommodates their diet.

5 Highly Acclaimed Veg And Non-Veg Curries In India

Several curries are more prevalent in India, depending on the region. These curries have a tremendously bold taste of tomato gravy and other components. Here are some of the popular curries.

1. Butter Chicken: this curry has gained more popularity. Originating from Punjab, butter chicken is a rich, creamy curry cooked with marinated chicken in a creamy tomato-based gravy.
2. While some may be confused, chicken tikka masala is spicier and tangier than butter chicken. The chicken is marinated and then grilled before being cooked in a creamy tomato gravy.
3. Palak paneer is the most famous curry dish in north Indian cuisines and can be eaten by vegetarians. This dish is made up of spinach, onions, spices and paneer.
4. Dal Makhani is a curry originating from Punjab. Black lentils and red kidney beans are soaked overnight and pressured and cooked. It is also a perfect curry for vegetarians.
5. Korma can be cooked for any person, whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian; this curry is famous in India and other countries. It is made of either meat or vegetables, depending on the person’s preference. This curry is cooked with braised meat or vegetables in a nice, flavourful, creamy yoghurt or full cream infused with spices.

3 Popular Street Foods You Should Try

You can not visit an Indian restaurant and not try these popular street foods from India. It is not just food or a snack but a road down memory lane that will give you all nostalgic flashbacks.

1. You can never go anywhere where they are selling street food and not find samosa. It is often a triangular fried pastry snack with any desired filling.
2. Pav bhaji is Mumbai’s most popular street food, with soft buttery bread rolls served with a curry.
3. Vada pav, usually called fritters. A deep-fried snack shaped like a doughnut tastes savoury because it is made with spices. 

You can never go wrong with any Indian dish; at Taste of India, we literally serve you the taste of India with our numerous Indian dishes. Explore India with your taste buds, and you won’t regret it.