States | Food Items |
Maharashtra | Misal Pav- Misal pav is a type of street food in Maharashtra. Misal Pav is made using gram sprouts and this dish usually includes a spiced and tangy curry served with freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, and plenty of ‘farsan’ (fried savory combination) on top of pao (Maharashtrian flatbread) and lime juice. |
Punjab | Makki Di Roti & Sarson Da Saag- Makki Di Roti is a flatbread that has become a tradition among many households in the Punjab region. Makki Di Roti pairs exceptionally well with saag (mustard greens) and lassi! |
West Bengal | Kosha Mangsho- A delicious Mutton Curry from Bengal, this dish is sure to be a favourite at your dinner. This recipe would absolutely satisfy your taste buds, as the meat cooks in a garlicky gravy with spices and mustard oil. |
Gujarat | Dhokla- Dhokla is a tangy dish that can be eaten for breakfast, as the main course, or served with chutneys as a snack. It is also vegetarian and usually made of rice or split chickpeas as the main ingredient. |
Kashmir | Rogan Josh/Ghosht- This highly aromatic recipe consisting of lamb pieces braised in a thick sauce flavoured with ginger and garlic, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, and cinnamon is cooked slowly on low heat to bring out its rich flavour. |
Tamil Nadu | Pongal- South Indians prepare it as a rice-and-lentil offering to the goddess during religious festivals. However, it’s typically a healthy food. |
Assam | Papaya Khar- Khar is a wholly unique meal made of red rice, pounded pulses, raw papaya, and indigenous Assamese spices. |
Bihar | Litti Chowkha- made with wheat flour dough, spices, loaded with roasted flour, and lemon juice before being cooked and topped with chokha. |
Himachal Pradesh | Dham- Dham is a curd-based meal made with rajma, moong dal, and rice. |
Andhra Pradesh | Pootharekulu- Pootharekulu is prepared by crafting thin wrappers from rice flour, pure ghee, and a generous amount of powdered sugar. |
Telangana | Biryani- This timeless masterpiece requires no explanation. |
Goa | Fish Curry- a spicy fish stew cooked with specific spices, served over steaming rice or roti. |
Uttarakhand | Kafuli- This quick and simple thick curry recipe calls for green chillies, spinach, ginger, garlic, fenugreek leaves, and spices. |
Tripura | Chakhwi- a highly traditional Tripura cuisine dish. The main components are Bamboo Shoot, Green Papaya, and several lentil varieties. |
Manipur | Kangshoi- a slushy stew made with seasonal vegetables, finely diced onions or green onions, fried fish, and water. |
Meghalaya | Jadoh- red hill rice that has been cooked with pig chunks. |
Kerala | Appam- a pancake prepared from fermented rice dough and coconut milk. |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhutte Ka Kees- a simple and tasty Indore dish. It's simple to make and tastes great. |
Rajasthan | Dal Baati Churma- a popular Rajasthani dish that combines spicy dal with sweet churma and deep-fried crispy bread. |
Haryana | Bajre Ki Khichdi- It is a finely smashed pearl millet porridge, served with pure ghee |
Arunachal Pradesh | Thukpa- Thukpa is made with boiling noodles that have been filtered and combined with veggies and meat. |
Sikkim | Momo- Momo is a South Asian dumpling paired with spicy sauces. |
Karnataka | Bisi Bele Bath- Bisi Bele Bath is a meal that combines sambar dal and rice with tamarind and spices. |
Nagaland | Pork with Bamboo Shoot- It is simply a meal made with dried bamboo shoots, chiles, and herbs. With boiling rice, this meal is wonderful. |
Mizoram | Misa Mach Poora- It is a marine food dish made with grilled shrimp that is enhanced by a splash of lemon. |
Odisha | Chenna Poda- Chhena Poda is an Indian cheese delicacy from the state of Odisha. |
Chhatisgarh | Chila- A chila is a chickpea flour crepe from North India and served with chutney or rolled-around fillings like Tofu Crumble. |
Jharkhand | Dhooska- Dhooska, also known as Dushka, is a famous deep-fried delicacy enjoyed in Jharkhand. |
Uttar Pradesh | Tunde Ke Kebabs-Tunde KeKebab, also referred to as 'Buffalo meat galouti kebab', is a famous chopped meat dish in Lucknow, India. |