Traditional Must-try Foods to Eat in India

  • Makki Ki Roti and Sarson Da Saag

The traditional food of India has been widely appreciated for its fabulous use of herbs and spices and have mouth-watering, finger licking and more than often spicy vegetarian foods. 

Traditional Must-try Foods to Eat in India:


1. MAKKI KI ROTI AND SARSON DA SAAG, PUNJAB

Sarson ka Saag te Makki ki Roti is a signature delicacy of Punjab and Northern parts of India. This delicious and nutrient rich combination is prepared during the winters, a perfect blend of Mustard leaves and spices.


2. UNDHIYU, GUJARAT


Undhiyu, a traditional Gujarati curry prepared with delicious combination of vegetables and fenugreek dumplings cooked in an everyday masala. The meaning of the dish name 'Undhiyu': It is derived from the Gujarati language word 'Undhu' means upside down.


3. IRACHI ISHTU, KERALA

Irachi ishtu is an authentic Keralean stew made with chicken, beef or lamb. This lip-smacking dish is served best with appam. The term 'Ishtu' was derived from 'stew'. This is lazy but comfort food. Ishtu is made with meat or potato.


4. BISIBELEBATH, KARNATAKA
Bisibelebath is a very delicious and spicy rice based dish from Karnataka prepared in the Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker. It is wholesome meal by itself as it has rice, lentils and vegetables. It is served hot and is mostly enjoyed with raita, boondi, chips or papads.


5. PURANPOLI, MAHARASHTRA

Puran Poli is an authentic traditional Maharashtrian recipe. It is a sweet Indian flatbread specially made for Holi festival. Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread stuffed with a sweet lentil filling made from hulled and spilt bengal gram/chana dal, jaggery and ground spices


6. MISA MACH POORA, MIZORAM

Misa Mach Poora is a popular dish from the northeast cuisine which is very easy and simple to prepare with just few ingredients on hand. Misa Mach Poora or Grilled Shrimps are succulent pieces of shrimps spiced with some coriander and peppercorns, cooked for few minutes, wrapped in banana


7. CHAMANI QALIYA, KASHMIR

Chaman Qaliya is a creamy cottage cheese curry scented with fennel and cardamom that belongs to Kashmiri Cuisine. Chamani Qaliya is mainly a vegetarian dish cooked at the time of Mahashivratri observed by Kashmiri Pandits.


8. BUTTE KA KEES, MADHYA PRADESH

'Bhutte Ka Kees' dish is an exquisiteness specialty of Indore from Madhya Pradesh. It ia blend of grated corn, spices and creaminess of milk. Mild in flavor and sweet in taste, yet a savory snack. Bhutte ka kees has no onion and no garlic in it.

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