Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Biryani
Fragrant layered rice and spiced meat sealed and slow-steamed.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken simmered in a silky, mildly spiced tomato-and-butter gravy.
Chole Bhature
Spiced chickpea curry with giant puffed fried bread.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Char-grilled marinated chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce — one of the world's most beloved curries.
Gajak
Gajak counts among the traditional food of India, a snack locals hold dear.
Thali
A platter of many small dishes for a complete meal.
Akki Rotti
Akki Rotti is one of the classic dishes in the breakfast tradition of India.
Chilli Chutney
Chilli Chutney counts among the traditional food of India, a dip locals hold dear.
Guncha wa Keema
Guncha wa Keema is a beloved appetizer, traditional to India.
Kulfi Falooda
Kulfi Falooda is a frozen dessert from India.
Masala Dosa
Crisp fermented rice crepe wrapped around spiced potato.
Mohanthal
Hailing from India, Mohanthal is a much-loved dessert.
Pani Puri
Crisp hollow shells filled with spiced tangy water.
Tandoori Chicken
Yoghurt-and-spice marinated chicken charred in a clay oven.
Thalassery Biryani
Thalassery Biryani is a rice dish from India.
Bhel Puri
Puffed rice tossed with chutneys, onion and sev.
Chaat
Sweet, sour and spicy snack piled with chutneys and crunch.
Chana Masala
Tangy, spiced chickpea curry with tomato and onion.
Chicken 65
Fiery red deep-fried chicken bites from Chennai.
Chingri Malai Curry
Chingri Malai Curry is one of the classic dishes in the prawn dish tradition of India.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils simmered overnight with butter and cream.
Gajar Halwa
Slow-cooked carrot pudding with milk, ghee and nuts.
Gulab Jamun
Warm milk-dough dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom syrup.
Korma
Mild, creamy curry enriched with nuts and yoghurt.