Food of India
67 traditional dishes ยท Asia
Malai Kofta
Paneer-and-potato dumplings in a creamy tomato gravy.
๐ Northern India
Misal Pav
Fiery sprouted-bean curry topped with crunchy farsan.
๐ Maharashtra
Naan
Pillowy leavened flatbread blistered in a tandoor.
๐ Northern India
Pakora
Vegetables dipped in spiced chickpea batter and fried.
๐ Nationwide
Palak Paneer
Soft cheese cubes in a smooth, spiced spinach gravy.
๐ North India
Paneer Tikka
Marinated paneer cubes char-grilled in the tandoor.
๐ Northern India
Paratha
Flaky layered flatbread, often stuffed with potato.
๐ Northern India
Pav Bhaji
Spiced mashed-vegetable curry with buttery toasted rolls.
๐ Mumbai
Rasmalai
Soft cheese dumplings in saffron-cardamom cream.
๐ Eastern India
Rava Dosa
Rava Dosa is a beloved breakfast, traditional to India.
Rogan Josh
Aromatic Kashmiri lamb curry, red and fragrant.
๐ Kashmir
Samosa
Crisp fried pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potato and peas.
๐ Nationwide
Vada Pav
Mumbaiโs spicy potato-fritter burger in a soft bun.
๐ Mumbai
Vindaloo
Fiery, tangy Goan pork curry with vinegar and chilli.
๐ Goa
Dabeli
Sweet-spicy potato burger with pomegranate and sev.
๐ Gujarat
Kachori
Crisp fried pastry balls stuffed with spiced lentils.
๐ Northern India
Kheer
Slow-cooked rice pudding with cardamom and nuts.
๐ Nationwide
Kulfi
Dense, slow-cooked frozen milk dessert.
๐ Northern India
Laddu
Round sweets of flour, ghee and sugar for festivals.
๐ Nationwide
Lassi
Cooling whipped-yoghurt drink, sweet or salted.
๐ Punjab
Phulka
Phulka is a flatbread from India.
Rasgulla
Spongy cheese balls soaked in light sugar syrup.
๐ West Bengal, Odisha
Sambar
Tangy lentil and vegetable stew of the South.
๐ South India
Sheer Korma
Vermicelli and milk pudding made for Eid.
๐ Nationwide